Foxwarren District News Highlights Local Events
The Foxwarren area notes a Feb 28 2 PM 4H meeting change with 4 PM parent join. Obituary for Mrs. Hume in Vancouver Feb 6 at 97. Congratulations to Karen and Dwight Hickman on birth Feb 13. Grandparents Geo and Bernice Graham. Foxwarren Binscarth game winner 7 4 with Jerry McTavish as pot of gold. Snake Creek finals qualifiers include 10 Anders and Biase Fox. others: St Lazare, Grandview, Birtle, Swan River. Figure Skating Carnival March 21, H Bonspiel Feb 77, Legion Bonspiel Feb 28.
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Karen
Dwight Hickman
Geo
Bernice Graham
Jerry McTavish
Foxwarren
Binscarth
Anders
Rossburn
Snake Creek
St. Lazare
Grandview
Birtle
Biase Fox
Swan River
Russell
Roblin
Harriet Mahan obituary and life summary
Harriet Mahan died December 14 1981 at Birtle District Health Centre aged 81 after a long illness. Born 1900 on Thomas Bowen farm, educated at St Marys Academy Winnipeg, trained as a nurse at Grace Hospital, served Selsgirth and Birtle communities. Predeceased by husband John 1966 and moved to Foxwarren 1969 then Pioneer Lodge in Birtle 1980. Survived by Garnet Dunham and family Saskatoon. sisters Bessie Roberts Gimlin Naida Hosie Unity. brother John Bowen Redbridge Ontario. Funeral held December 18 officiated by Rev M Lawson with honorary pallbearers Allan Porter Harvey Nickel and active pallbearers Wayne Dunham Murray Diamond William Diamond Allan Stainer Laurie Davison Jim Chegwin.
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Mahan
John
Foxwarren
Pioneer Lodge
Birtle
Lucy Neild
Sarah Stainer
Effie Bowen
Leslie Diamond
Muriel Bowen
William Bowen
Garnet Dunham
Family
Saskatoon
Bessie Roberts
Gimlin
Naida Hosie
Unity
Sask
John ‘Bowen
Redbridge
Ont
Rev. M. Lawson
Allan Porter
Harvey Nickel
Wayne Dunham
Murray Diamond
William Diamond
Allan Stainer
Laurie Davison
Jim Chegwin
Horticultural Notes Tuberous Begonias
Garden column advises starting tuberous begonias in about six weeks and outlines bulb selection, planting timing, soil mix, watering, and care. Emphasizes buying from seed houses to avoid frost damage, spacing and pot sizes, and growing in sheltered semi shaded areas for best display.
Everday Law: Boating Rules and Safety Basics
Public Legal Education column outlines Canada’s Criminal Code penalties for dangerous boat operation and water skiing, including sunset rules, drinking and driving limits, and breathalyzer requirements. It notes operator liability, urges contact with experts for specifics, and cautions that laws may change after July 1981.
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Canada
Goon’s Dilemma: Obey Coach or Risk Fire in Pro Hockey
A Canadian city sees a notorious enforcer suspended after jumping the ice with a heavy slug on an opponent. Meanwhile in an American city a player defies orders to fight and is fired. The piece questions how a well intentioned enforcer can earn a living in high tension hockey.
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NHL
St Lazare District Roundup of Visits and Local Sports
St Lazare notes weekend visits from Elkhorn and The Pas residents plus Winnipeg and Brandon trips for medical care shopping and a seminar. Local sports include St Lazare Outlaws 6 8 win over Miniota and 9 1 defeat in Russell, plus an 8 and under hockey team success and prize wins for bingo participant Elaine Hayden.
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Catherine Green
Russell Hospital
Rosalre Deschambault
The
Pas
Joe
Rita
Lazare Fouillard
Vancouver
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Sandra McDuffe
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Hall Proppe
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Inglis Catering Club
Call
Brenda Ross
Lyla Bomback
Manitssba
Rowat Agencies
Autopac Today
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Sears
R.R.S.P
Rossburn Credit
Angusville
Lila Bily
Everday Law
Tom and
Paulette Seroy
Elkhorn
Elaine Hayden
Bob
Jackie Selby
Portage
Sarah Fleury
Lucy
Stan Fleury
Beulah
St. Lazare Outlaws
Miniota
Outlaws
Aries
MacDonalds
Conrad
Eva Tremplay
Julie Miller
Brandon Figure Skating Club
Avalon
D. B. Cooper
Robert Duvall
Treat Williams
Atince
Charlie Brown
Burt Reynolds
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Russell Curling Club
R.M. McMurray Ltd
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