Shust Named Chairman Pelly Trail School Board
The Pelly Trail Unitary Board held its inaugural meeting on February 1 at Angusville School with all trustees present. At a follow up February 5 meeting, 1968 officers were elected, by-laws set, and major board actions outlined including staffing, finances, and bus expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shust
Pelly Trail School
Pelly ‘Trail
Shoal Lake
James
Langford
Russell
Norman
Rossburn
Futures Market For Livestock Planned
Grain Exchange president J. E. McWilliam announced plans to add live-beef futures trading this year after securing support from farm and agricultural groups in Eastern and Western Canada. He travels to meet university and farm officials to discuss a system aimed at hedging cash market risks and creating an orderly market to protect consumers from rapid price rises.
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J. E. McWilliam
The
Exchange
Western
Canada
McWilliam
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Grain Exchange
Isk
Mr. McWilliam
Manitoba defers Medicare for a year to seek plan changes
Manitoba will defer participation in the federal Medicare plan for at least one year beyond July 1, 1968. Premier Walter Weir told Prime Minister Pearson in a telegram that Manitoba hopes for amendments to the formula and stresses voluntary insurance tied to low income assistance, maintaining provincial fiscal responsibility. He argues the plan is not the most effective method for national goals and calls for proportional taxation payments to Manitoba if other provinces adopt Medicare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Fedetal Gee
Manitoba
Lester Pearson
Walter Weir
Hall Commission
Canada
Erelsle
Manitoba Vacation Handbook Available
Manitoba issues the 1988 edition of the Vacation Handbook offering complete information for travelers. The updated guide covers destinations, travel tips, and regional highlights for planning trips within the province.
Last Rites For Russell Couple At Large Service
Large congregation packed United Church and auditorium as relatives and friends paid respects to Mr and Mrs W H Andrews of Russell Manitoba Born Sperling Mrs Andrews survived by two daughters and sister Funeral followed by graveside at Russell Vial Gardens with Canon Hyett officiating and Legion members as guards of honor.
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Sewn
Russell Vial Gardens
Canon Hyett
Mr. Andrews
Jim Burgess
Yet Kinney
Ken Reavie
Wayne Johnston
Dee Garnett
Ross Graham
Brandon
Braendle & Bruce
Rae
Shoal
William Harvey Andrews
William H. Andrews
Helen Andrews
Russell
Manitoba
Sperling
Andrews
RCAF
Silverton
Reta) Waddell
Winnipeg
Betty
Miami
M. J. Andrews
Garnet
Elkhorn
Verla) Berg
Calgary
Norma) Horton
St. Boniface General Hospital
Wiliam H. Andrews
Angusville
Manitoba Vacation Handbook Distribution Plans Revealed
The Manitoba Vacation Handbook is ready for distribution from the Legislative Building and Emerson tourist offices. About a hundred thousand copies of the 120 page guide will be mailed to inquirers and sent through Canadian government tourist offices in the United States. The handbook covers Manitoba accommodations and a wide range of other topics to aid visitors.
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Manitoba
Legislative
Emerson
United States
Trust Account Opened For Memorial Fund
Andrews Memorial Fund contributions are being received at Reavie's Pharmacy Major Pratt Collegiate the Elementary Schools and Knox United Church office or by mail to The Royal Bank A trust account has been set up and monies received will be used for scholarship or some other school purpose Rev Campbell Connor and Principal Wayne Johnston will take charge of the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr. Shust
Harry Pettitt
T Drosdosky
Mr. Pettitt
R. Tibbatts
Binscarth
J. Langford
Russell
E. Shust
Rossbur
N. Major
Rossburn
P. Michalyshyn
Oakburn
Pelly ‘Trail
Pratt Collegiate
Elphinstone Collegiate
Silverton ‘School
B. Talbot
Foxwarren
Bill Andrews
Johnston
Andrews Memorial Fund
Reavie’s Pharmacy
Knox United Church
Royal Bank
Campbell Connor
Wayne Johnston
Validation Strips Mail Deadline February 15
Manitoba drivers who have renewed registrations must get car licence validation strips by mail by February 15 to receive tags before March 1. Motorists planning to operate March 1 must renew before midnight February 20. Failure to display licence plates may lead to prosecution.
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Manitoba Motor Vehicle Branch
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Meet at Brandon in March
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce will hold their seventh annual convention in Brandon on March 26 28 1968. Delegates from about one hundred active chambers will discuss resolutions to be presented to Manitoba’s cabinet, focusing on community and provincial growth. Presentations by business leaders are planned.
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Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Brandon
Manitoba
Chambers of Commerce
Groundhog forecasts milder March as winter looms near
Footnotes mix town life and regional sports with charity drives and school events. The piece notes a groundhog prediction of six more weeks of winter, hints at approaching March, and highlights Heart Fund contributions via Tom Smart. It mentions golf club winnings, curling caps, and local sport chatter alongside a call for public retraining in etiquette.
Legionaires At Home Friday In Playdowns
Legionaires face the first game of a two game total goal series Friday night at home with the return set for Tuesday in Swan River. Russell 7 Foxwarren 2 as they avenge a 14-8 loss and move toward a possible league playoff position behind three goals from Loney and others. Don Gies and Dale Workman scored for Foxwarren. four assists credited to Ken Onchulenko. City notes mention the Manitoba Heart Fund campaign run through the Russell Chamber of Commerce with optimistic recovery rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Smart
Chamber of Commerce
Tony Kier
Logie Smellie
Ottawa Journal
Jack Langford
Russell
Canada
Blue Bonnets
Bill Stasiuk
Elkhorn
Gladstone
Ben Craig
Edith Wilson
Korert Halvas
Martha Liske
Rossburn
Joyce Gray
Shirley Davidson
Hazel Miller
Betty Berg
Marchwell
Langenburg
Binscarth
Don McLennan
Keith Warden
Inglis
Manitoba Horticultural Association
Dauphin
Canadian Olympic Association
Swan River
Memorial Arena
Legionaires
Winnipegosis
Grandview
Foxwarren
Loney
Craig Jules Carriere
Tom Kearns
Larry’ Kearns
Ken Onchulenko
Don Gies
Dale Workman
Heart Fund
Manitoba Heart Foundation
Russell Chamber of Commerce
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Owimmpegrain Exchange
TNS
Man
Chambers
Lord Chesterfield
Air Canada
Caribbean
Emily Post
Snake Creek
Lesgue Ie
Miles Chuch
Angusvils
Bill Kelso
Sey Ha
Grenoble
France
Sucess
Jackie Mckeod
TNS Photo
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