Binscarth District News Roundup and Community Notices
Linda Boucher of La Loche Sask visiting her sister Vickie Boucher and Graham Orr over the holidays. Several locals travel to Edmonton Winnipeg and Roblin for family and funeral notices. Knox United Church Christmas services and interchurch plans noted. Chamber of Commerce reports a near shutdown with disbanding planned and a 3500 dollar donation to the Binscarth Fire Department. Local clubs host parties pancake breakfasts and Christmas concerts amid ongoing community changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Boucher
la Loche
Saskis
Vickie Boucher
Graham Orr
Dorothy
Cedric
Caroline Ireland
Edmonton
Alta
Bertha
Gavin McKinnon
Lois
Howard Power
Winnipeg
Dorothy Rannie
Russell District
Kerr
Lenoras
Kelly
Roblin
Mildred
Freeman Barrett
Harry Graham
V.C.R
Knox United Church
Jessie Matheson
Margaret Crerar
Binscarth
Foxwarren
Binscorth Curling Club
Paul Hawlas
Russell
Mary Helme
Gerald, Sask
Shayne Kentel
Langenburg
Sask
Ralph Tibbatts
Mrs. Mundle Sr
Birtle District Hospital
Canada Post
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Binscorth Fire Department
Binscarth Fire Department
Manitoba proposes current value based assessment reform
Manitoba's assessment reform advances on the premise that assessed values should closely match current values. Minister Bill Uruski told the Union of Manitoba Municipalities that current values reflect recent market activity and will be used to update assessment rolls for 1989 taxation. He unveiled MACS, a computerized system to track land, buildings, and sales, slated online in 1990 with a 5.3 million cost, funded through a municipal provincial partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Bill Uruski
Union of Manitoba
Brandon
Uruski
Crown Land
Christmas Stocking Tales From Binscarth Students
Binscarth students shared creative Christmas stories during the school contest judged by Principal Mr. Llywehuk and another staffer. Winners from each classroom were named with ten dollar awards and read aloud at the Christmas concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth
Llywehuk
Jason Orr
Simple Ways to Preserve a Calm Christmas at Home
A family focused holiday guide suggests walks to enjoy lights and sounds, reading aloud together, and using favorite classics. Kids help with crafts like decorating cookies, making crackers, cinnamon scents, and festive centerpieces to create a tranquil, cozy atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goon Clement
Wales
Pat and
MTS predicts record Christmas long distance calls in Manitoba
Manitoba Telephone System expects a holiday surge with extra operators on December 25. In 1985 Manitobans made nearly 17 000 long distance calls. this Christmas projections reach about 180 000 with 83 000 to other provinces. Direct dialing and advance directory inquiries advised to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Deakin
Manitoba Telephone System
MTS
Deakin
Manitoba
Also Mentioned on This Page
Binscorth
the ‘Horse of Course” Club
Binscarth & District Chamber of Commerce
Lois Power
Purity Rebekah Lodge
Purity Rebekah Lodge No
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Nancy McDonald
Lodge
M. McCauley
Lidcliff
Helen Woodhouses
Mona Paradine
Keith Tibbatts
Thursany
Lyle Robinson
Bill Paradine
Ken Burnett
Grant Tibbatts
Murray Tibbatts
Olive Mundle
Birtle Hospital
Horse Club
Lidcliff Hall
Gimli
Neepawa
Danielle Dou
Crystal
Sha
Tina
Tommy
Father
Shelly Stanchuk
Rudolph
Santa
Mrs. Claus
China
Canada
Faye Woodhouse
North Pole
Blizz
Mitzi
Blizx
Mita
Bubbles
Dixy
Rusty
Santa Ame
Mit
Michael Laskowski
Santa Claus
Patara
Saint Nick
Priest Hood
Myra
Nicholas
Earth
Saint Nicholas
James A. Boucher
St. Lazare Veterinary Services
Dr. A. Smit
St. la Manitoba
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