Centennial Year Reflections Across Manitoba Communities
The article recalls 1967 as a vibrant Canada centennial year celebrated coast to coast with Expo Pan Am Games and local projects. It highlights community efforts in Millwood Inglis Angusville Binsearth Russell and more, noting waterworks openings parks trees memorials and school arts competitions. Citizens recall pioneer cairns, home sites, cookouts, and a national mood of pride and unity.
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Cipal
Cipal Sovsil
District Regional Library
Angusville
Manitoba
Assiniboine
Millwood
Inglis
Binscarth
Silver Creek
Binsearth
Cairns
Marchwell
Caine
Angus
McTavish
Minniska Church 1
Canada
Lste
J.C. Kippan
Russell
Russell and District
Banner County
David Dunn
Dunn
Belle Busch
Pete Patterson
Shellmouth
Major Bratt Collegiate
Ars
Gran
Russell Agricultural Society
Montreal
Legionaires Edge Foxwarren In Fast Contest Lose
The Legionaires outplayed Foxwarren but fell short in a high tempo game. Russell drew a string of penalties as attendants noted the officials’ early notice of polling station changes.
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Legionaires
Foxwarren
West Coast resident William Jackson dies on Christmas Eve
Mr. William Jackson, former local resident, died on Christmas Eve and was buried in a Vancouver area funeral service. He had lived in town briefly before relocating to the West Coast.
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West Coast
Ernie Yoxall
William Jackson
Vancouver
Local School Boards Face Clarified Divisions
A single district remains distinct in this area as two elementary boards grapple with uncertainties over school governance. The ongoing debate centers on division lines and which board should oversee local schools in the coming term.
Liquor Price Increase Scheduled for January 2nd
Prices for liquor are set to rise on January 2nd while beer remains unchanged for now. The move depends on the Brewers' application currently before the Public Utilities Board and affects in transit funds held for the increase.
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Pulic Utilities Board
Twenty-Six Rinks In Local Cash Bonspiel
Thirteen local rinks participate in a local cash bonspiel. The event draws participants from the area to compete for prize money and showcase curling skills.
Virden Skater To Hold Classes Here
Miss San dea Fowler of Virden will conduct figure skating classes in Russell starting January 2. Classes run Tuesdays 4 to 7 pm with assistants Mickey Clement and Kathy Robinson. Instruction Thursdays 4 to 5 50 pm and Saturdays 9 30 to 12 noon. Fee is 250 per child with prior skating ticket required. For details contact Mrs Robinson or Min Ralph before January 2.
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Sandea Fowler
Virden
Russell
Cesset
Miss Fowler
Mickey Clement
Kathy Robinson
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Knox United Church
Belle Joy
Seeee
Hol. Mensor
Christ
Anglican Church
Manitoba “Order of the Crocus
Mira
Joy
Ingiis
Kingdon
Russell Am
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