Pony Express Race Seeks Fastest Manitoba Delivery
Manitoba newspapers host a Pony Express contest with Arabian horses relay from Melita to Morris to promote the Morris Stampede. Riders leave July 19 aiming for Morris by Wednesday morning, while prizes total 500 dollars for the closest total elapsed time. Proceeds go to the Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Newspaper Association
Pony Express
Melita
Manitoba
Morris
MCNA
McNa Pony Express
Agassiz Arabian Horse Club
Doug Penner
Carman
Iles
Penner
Sident
Ian McKenzie
McKenzie
Switzerland
The
Society For Crippled Children and Adults of
Roblin Seeks Meeting on Parkland District Formation
Roblin officials organize a regional meeting with municipal leaders to discuss forming a Parkland planning district. Howard Wilson and Manitoba government planner John Whiting will attend, outlining possible budgets, services, authority, and a development plan timeline for the area. Invited municipalities include Hillsburg, Shell River, Boulton, Shellmouth, Grand View, and Park LGD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Developmen Corporation
Roblin
Howard Wilson
John Whiting
Government of
Manitoba
Marvin Borgfjord
Whiting
Town M
Hillsburg
R.m
Shell River
Boulton
Shellmouth
Town
Grandview
L.G.D
Park
Highway 83 Association Holds Two Day Melita Convention
The International Highway 83 Association Convention convened in Melita from June 24 to 26 with registration at the Prairie Inn Motor Hotel. Delegates from Russell, Virden, Kansas, Texas and South Dakota attended along with Manitoba figures including Lieutenant Governor F. L. Jobin. The Melita Band performed for a large audience and speeches covered provincial duties and the Queen's Silver Jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melita
Prairie Inn Motor Hotel
U.S.A
Russell
Virden
Kansas
Texas
South Dakota
Manson
de Campe
J. Froome
R.C.M.P
Mayor Morrow
Bernie Murray
Ray Tole
Angusville Home Coming Days Weekend Schedule
Angusville hosts a three day Home Coming starting Friday July 8 with a senior baseball game Angusville Cardinals versus the McAuley Blazers at 7:00 p.m. A teen dance follows at the Community Centre. Saturday features a pancake breakfast, bingo 2 to 4 p.m. horse shoe and shuffleboard tournaments, a limited fish derby, minor baseball and fastball, a giant steak barbecue 6 to 9 p.m. at the Community Centre with a chance to follow. Sunday offers a four team invitation ball tournament and the park opening, plus a cold plate supper and a midway for both days. Plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angusville
Angusville Cardinals
McAuley Blazers
Activites
Border Buddies discuss CB topics at Churchbridge Hall gathering
A June 11 CB meeting at Churchbridge Community Hall hosted moderator John Castle of Miniota and guests Norman Papel Virden Mauri Rice Ribe Vanderschaeghe Oak Lake and Jim Zegers Binscarth. Prizes went to Norman Papel and Sonny Heap. Next meeting August 11 in Moosomin Elk's Hall. Members urge summer picnic at Welwyn Park July 9 10 with games and contests. Membership now 451. call books on sale via area reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gouces
Churchbridge
John Castle
Miniota
Norman Pappel
Virden
Mauri Rice-Riee Vanderschaeghe
Oak Lake
Jim Zegers
Binscarth
C.B
Ralph Besttie
Roblin
Norman Papel
Big Norm
Sonny Heap
Russell
Moosomin
Sask
Saskatchewan
Elk’s Hall
D.O.C
Regina
Welwyn Park
Robert Moshondz
Parkside Channell
Helen MacKay Binscarth
Diamond Lake
Channell
Seventy five graduates of Pelly Trail Class of 77
Seventy five students graduated in the Class of 77 at the Pelly Trail School Division ceremony held June 30 in Major Pratt School Gym. D. MacIsaac led singing of O Canada, with remarks by Stanley Jackson and introductions of principals and trustees. Donna Buternowsky gave the valedictory, noting doors opening to life and remembering the past. Awards and bursaries were presented to numerous students, followed by a guest address from Don Crowhurst of Brandon University. The event concluded with God Save the Queen, photos, and a light lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly Trail
Pratt School
D. Macls‘ac
O Canada
Stanley Jackson
MacIsaac
Elphinstone
Rossburn
Major Pratt
Donna Buternowsky
Russell Branch
Canadian Legion
Ron Burla
Teachers’ Society
Barbara Kushniryk
Blaine Veitch
Rossburn Credit Union
Craig Miller
Cathy Koleski
Ladies Auxiliary To the Legion
Maxine White
Kim Orr
Oakburn
Ukrainian Orthodox Women's Association
Evangeline Bucklaschuk
Julius Fradette
Don Crowhurst
Brandon University
Crowhurst
Janet Domanski
Elphin
Jackson
God Save the Queen
Major Pratt School
Russell Senior Curlers Bring Home Trophy
Russell Curling four some from Ed eifer Murray Wilson Sandy Craig and Louie Klimack won second prize at the sixty plus Senior Nelson Annual Summer World Curling Bonspiel in Nelson British Columbia June 29 to July 1 1977. Manitoba’s entrants traveled about nine hundred miles and finished one point behind Langley British Columbia after six wins and one tie. The final shot decided the outcome two feet long on a draw. The Nelson club hosted a well run event with notable hospitality and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Russell
Ed “Eifer
Murray Wilson
Sandy Craig
Louie Klimack
Nelson
B.C
Russell
Manitoba
Langely
Langley
Honpsier
Roses
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Russell Banner
Reggies
Highway 83 Association
Swueen Elizabeth
Morrow
Premier Schreyer
Art
Border
Raul
Amet
Kosnoski
Horsman Schlarship
Iris Drul
Rossbun
Barbara Kushnick
Bar “C”” Ranch
Diane Wallmley
Leonard Kostesky
Rossbyn
Sheila Kristalovich
Sandra ‘Stitt
Gordon Hunter
Gwen Bezo
Terry Boscher
Kevin Boucher
Brenda Buleziuk
Bruce Burnett
Doug Cochrane
Cindy Davidson
Ross Dunn
Don Dunn
Darlene Fingas
Sandra Fingas
Stacia Flandra
Eileen Freier
Betty Frieze
Nola Garette
Don Hazlehurst
Charles Hertlein
Sandra Ireland
Brenda Katchin
David Keating
Barb Kushniryk
Bill Langford
Chery
Liske
Betty-Anne Mazur
Joan McLeod
Brian McNair
Kathy Murray
Pelly Trail Society
Garnett, Rosnoski
Horsman
C.A
Garn
University of Manitoba
Neal Nernberg
Kim Orr Doreen Pizzey Willis Pushka
Enid Rice
Joan Russia
Joan Sawaryn
Allan Sidoryk
Lori Sidoryk
Betty Smith
Theresa Stasiuk
Betty Tennant
Rhonda Turnbull
Linda Wishart
Maxine White Brock Wolfe
Frances Antonin
Laurie Aylwin
Evangeline Buchlaschuk
Carol Cameron
Fred Chuckrey
Elphinston
Wes Coulson
Iris Drab
Ronald Drut
Donna Gawiuk
Brenda Kawa
Sheila Kristalowich
Blain Veitch
Garnett, Rosnoski, Horsman
Alumni Association
Elphinstone Collegiate
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