Rams and Virden Hockey Matches Recap and Upcoming Games
The Russell Rams split a pair with a 7 to 3 loss at Souris Elks after a 8 to 3 win over Virden Oil Kings in Virden. Tom Kearns and Neil Melyk tallied twice for Russell. Keith Fawcett faced 45 Virden shots. Dennis Dobie moved to Dauphin Junior Kings. Pierre Tremblay debuted for the Rams vs Souris. The Fowler Memorial trophy will be awarded for defensive and leadership excellence across the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Rams
Souris Elks
Russell Arena
Virden Oil Kings
Virden
Tom Kearns
Neil Melyk
Rams
Doug Fowler
Dennis
Neepawa
Dauphin Kings
Dennis Dobie
Dauphin
Junior Kings
Moose Jaw Canucks
Pierre Tremblay
Souris
SWHL
Fowler
Gladwyn Scott
Deloraine Royals
Minnedosa Bombers
Foxwarren Falcons
Neepawa Natives
Manitoba Telephone System marks 70 years of service
The Manitoba Telephone System celebrates its seventieth anniversary with 627000 telephones in service and 4700 employees. Plant value stands at 643 million dollars, 10 percent automatic dial service exists, and 96 percent of customers have Direct Distance Dialing access. Chairman Gordon Holland notes reliable service and low rates amid rapid tech changes.
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MTS
Manitoba
Gordon Holland
Geeral
Hollande
Ability Fund drives Manitoba disability services drive
January marks the Ability Fund month in Manitoba formerly the March of Dimes, run by The Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba. The fund supports rehabilitation services for disabled adults, with 5674 cases as of March 31 1977. It partners with United Appeals in many areas and provides extensive supports from social work to vocational training and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
The
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Ability
Pund
United Appeal
United Appeals
Altona
Carman
Gimli
Minedosa
Morden
Neepawa
Pierson
Pine Falls
Portage la Prairie
Reston
Steinbach
Winkler
Winnipeg
Ability Fund
Red Cross Goes Over The Top Manitoba Campaign
The Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society surpassed its fund objective for 1977, raising 548,784.93 dollars, 4.6 percent above 1976. United Way Winnipeg contributed 369,573.00 dollars, other United Appeals 48,951.56 dollars, and 116,260.85 dollars came from 183 individual fund appeals across Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Canadian Red Cross Society
Stemach United Appeal
United Way of
Winnipeg
the Society
Russell Chamber to Host Rico*son Speaker on Markets
The Russell Chamber of Commerce invites the public to an January meeting featuring Mr. Phil J. Cels of Richardson Securities of Canada Brandon Office as guest speaker. Discussed topics include stock and commodity markets and the economy outlook with emphasis for farmers. The session, in the Council Chamber Annex, starts at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil J. Cels
Ricardson Securities of Canada
Brandon
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Counc! Chamber
Chamber Business
Lock
Inter-Club Curling Finals Set After Semifinal Wins
The Inter-Club Report teil league finals feature Bob Wasslen defeating Harvey Kearns and Brian McCauley beating Stan Ja cheon. The final is Wednesday January 25 in Russell at 7 00 p.m. The Imperial Oil Trophies will be awarded at the Curling Club Cabaret that evening during the mixed bunspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wasslen
Harvey Kearns
Brian McCauley
Stan Jacheon
McCauley
Wasslen
Russell
Curling Club
CN reports 4.4 percent rise in grain handling in 1977
Canadian National posted a 4.4 per cent gain in grain handling for 1977, moving nearly 400 million bushels in 179,609 carloads to terminal elevators at Thunder Bay Churchill and Vancouver, compared with 1976 data.
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Canadian National
Thunder Bay
Churchill
Vancouver
Manitoba Grey Owl Study Seeks Sighting Reports
Biologists from Manitoba departments trap and band great grey owls to map distribution. The birds, North America’s largest, weigh two to three pounds with a five foot wingspan. Reports urged to Dr. Bob Nero in Winnipeg or to conservation officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services
Bob Nero
Nero
Winnnipeg
Manitoba
Renewable Resources Department
Liquor Commission Names Acting Chairman Louis Teillet
Louis Teillet, a 46 year veteran of the Liquor Control Commission since leaving business college at 17, is named acting chairman effective January 1 1978 until a permanent successor is chosen. He succeeds J Frank Syms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Teillet
Liquor Control Commission
Business College
Mr. Teillet
J. Frank Syms
History of CN Station and Agents Through the Years
Banner County History notes the CN station built in 1908 with a round house later burned. The stock yard and water tank were removed in recent years. Agents included J E Foster, C N Skeels, McLeod, Arburgast, S Hughes, Douglas Thom, Lussier, Les Stanley, and Bill Scott. The station closed in September 1975. The CP station was torn down in summer 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Foster
C.N. Skeels
McLeod
Arburgast
S. Hughes
Rossburn
Douglas Thom
Lussier
Les Stanley
Banner County
Bill Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rams Wallop Virden
Dohie, Barry Marianchuk
Rich Lemieux
Scott Biccum
Herb Braybrook
Kevin Woods
Virden Oi Kings
Keith Fawcett
Ram
Brent Maclaughlin
Musses
John Dell
Spuris
Kelly Greenbank
Gerry Williams
Forbes Arbucle
Terry Marshall
Greg Bodnarchuk
Tom Kea
Ron Bertholet
Jolley
Deloraine
Royals
Orville Fowler of
Russell Fowler
Dohie &Tremblay
Virden Biecum
Good & Elliott
Russell Kearns
Dohie
Marianchuk
Russell Melnyk
G. Bodnarchuk
M. Bodnarchuk
Russell Marianchuk
Kearns & Marshall
Lemieux & Wilson
Virden Braybrook
Lowe
Russell Meinyk
Russell Lemieux
Wilson
Russell Dohie
Virden Woods
Cosgrove & Mullett
Souris Greenbank
Lang
Souris Dell — Falloon
Del
Souris Williams
Dweyne Kirkup
Russell Marshall
Melnyk & Tremblay
Souris Dell — Greenbank
Souris Arbuckle
Furman & Kerslake
Russell G. Bodnarchuk
Lemieux & Tremblay
Red Cross
Inter-Club Report
Teint
North America
Dr. Nero
Liquor Commission Head
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