Education in Traastin Expands With New Science Courses
Education in Traastin reports strong student enthusiasm for the general course and new university entrance options. Science offerings emphasize lab work and principles over memorization with a planned Russell building physics lab and potential biology options. The plan includes a fall 1966 addition of commercial machines and adult education funded by government grants.
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Russell
Pratt
Pelly Trail Division
ABs Hurdle Firs Playdown Round
Wally Jackson D Lynn Kiimack B Brown Lawless L Skinner Terry Kearns Juckes manage and coach the team with Jack Hainstock and Don Bicknell assisting in duties as playdown rounds begin.
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Abs
Wally Jackson
D. Lynn Kiimack
B. Brown
Lawless
L. Skinner
Terry Kearns
Fing Juckes
Jack Hainstock
Don Bicknell
Cuisenaire Topic A Teachers Meet Report
Mr Arnold Minish presided over the Pelly Trail MTS meeting where officers were elected including Pree as vice president and Eldon Montgomery as secretary. The group reviewed new mathematics curriculum aims to foster thinking and understanding with rods costing about two dollars each and called for teacher training. Inspector Krym announced discussions on the new concepts and logical approaches.
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MTS
Pree
Bender
Eldon Montgomery
Patricia Richenbauer
Arnold Minish
Pelly Trail
Jone
Johnston
Krym
Birthday Celebration Marks Geo Be Leed’s 20th Year
An evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs ik honored Geo Be Leed on his 20th birthday with about fifty friends in attendance. The event focused on the celebrant and shared fellowship.
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Geo
Leed
Red
Council Sets Tax Sale For April Std
The council announced an April tax sale and appointed EA bridges as enumerator for the year for 100 dollars, and passed a bylaw confirming the proceedings.
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Council
EA ‘Bridges
Former Banker Encounters Bandit in Local Vault Incident
A bank staffer recalls a tense day as a bandit, armed with a gun, entered the local branch vault area and demanded money. The teller followed orders under joint custody of cash while communications and instructions were issued during the confrontation.
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Au Asaney
Bank
Bill
Tim
Local Film Council Reports on January Meeting
Film Federation reported by Bill Stasuik who attended a January meeting at Onanole. A new president was named at the gathering and introduced to members.
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Local Film Council
Film Federation
Bill Stasuik
Onanole
MPC Wins Division Basketball Title
Russell gathers rebounds as Frank Dyck and Len Derkateh lead scoring with 7 and 4 points respectively. Monday night’s game broke open in the fourth quarter with an 11 point burst sealing the win for Russell. Bruce Ray adds 5 and Claire Mackie 4 points.
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Frank Dyck
Len Derkateh
Russell
Bruce Ray
Claire Mackie
Community curling results and Canada’s new flag noted
Local rink events dominated the weekend with teams from Rivers, Brandon, and Birtle earning wins in legions and bonspiels. The report also highlights a shift to two new bank branches and a growing concern over vehicle damage at Russell. Canada unveils a new flag in post office and RCMP barracks ceremonies.
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Stan Yankoski
Ted Billingsley
Rivers
West Kildonan
The
Royal Bank
Mwewal
Russell
George Greensides
WI McKeehnie
Legion
Frank Sitko
Mike Falkevitch
Roy Whitmer
Jack ‘Thom
Brandon
Andy Stewart
Dam Collins
Phil Pughsley
Bill Thickett
Birtle
Harvey Kearns
Jack Hainstock
John Ziprick
Rod Clement
Len Loney
Ralph Robinson
Scotty Ferguson
Norman Robinson
Sandy Craig
Kirk
Silverton
Morden
Dane Wowk
Jack Wilson
Bill Stasiuk
Rudy Wowk
Inglish Farmers
Inglis
B.C
Jack Pettitt
Harry Pettitt
Prince, George
British Columbia
Hogine
Canada
RCMLP
Girls Ex Exhibition Preview With Birdtall Division Champs
The team heads to Hamiota for an exhibition against Birdtall Division champions at 3 00. The event serves as a preview of the zone playoffs and features Boissevain in the schedule.
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Boissevain
Hamiota
Birdtall
Teeta
Meeting Report From Grace Lutheran Women
Grace Lutheran Women held their regular meeting on Thursday February 1 with Mrs A Carlson as guest. R Hal was in charge presenting Bible study from Colossians 2 6 23 and Col 3 14. Minutes and treasurer’s report were read. Clean clothing donations were requested. Lunch followed and a Kiddies kit was packed for overseas shipment. Next gathering is March 11 at 6 00 pm at Mrs Bt Marshall’s home.
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Grace
Mers
A. Carlson
Ofrs
R. Halwas
C. Hertfein
Bt Marshall
MPC High Hotel Brings Brandon College Students to Teach
Two Brandon College students Mr Cunningham and Mr Smith are practice teaching at MPC for two weeks. They will resume studies on Mor Gay. On February 12 the boys and girls basketball teams won at Rossburn. A tournament in Hamiota is set for Saturday the 20th. Trail conspiel at Rossburn on the 6th. Enthusiastic MPC representation noted in social plans.
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MPC High Hotel
Brandon College
Cunningham
Smith
MPC
Mor Gay
Rossburn
Ing
Hamiota
Fitness Workshop Registration Too High for Leaders
Registrations open for a southwest Manitoba activity workshop aimed at recreation leaders in Brenna Virden and surrounding areas. The two day event on February 27 and 28 in Virden covers badminton Olympic style wrestling drama crafts playground programs and women's rhythmic activities plus school curriculum for teachers. Registration is five dollars and the Fitness and Amateur Sport Branch contact is Portage la Prairie. DDD long distance dialing comes to Winnipeg enabling calls to 85 million telephones in Canada and the US as Direct Distance Dialing expands.
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Ang Amawyi Sport Branch
Manitoba
Brenna
Chasgece
Virden
Portage
DOD
Winnipeg
Metro -Winnipeg
Canada
United States
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Traastin
Ture
Ind ‘Division Board
Cuisenaire
Cockshutt Dealers
Athletic Council
Grace Lutheran Women
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