Military farewell for young soldier killed in Bosnia
Sapper Christopher Holopina, 22, was killed July 4 in Bosnia when an armoured vehicle overturned near Bihac while rescuing a British unit. A funeral in Roblin drew about 500 mourners with a military gun carriage, three howitzer salvos, and dignitaries from the Canadian forces. Holopina’s family, linked to Shellmouth and Roblin, had lived in St Claude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Roblin
Christopher Holopina
Bosnia
Holopina
Cana
Dian
Bihac
St. Claude
Shellmouth
Body of missing MacNutt man found on river bank
Don Haberstock 33 of MacNutt Saskatchewan, missing since April 9 on way to a Churchbridge meeting, was found along the Assiniboine River nine kilometres south of Shellmouth Dam. RCMP and rescue teams aided by divers and dogs searched amid snow and ice. a trust fund was set up for his wife and three children.
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MacNutt
Joan Bhasso
Don Haberstock
McNutt Saskatchewan
Haberstock
Churchbridge
Yorkton and Langenburg
Assiniboine River
Shellmouth Dam
Assiniboine
Youths Build Community Shed With Odd Job Squad
Under Youth Employment Coordinator Shannon Wilson a group of youths constructs a garden shed as a self employment learning project. Volunteers and adults collaborate with Murray Cook of McMunn and Yates to supply materials, with students paying the bill upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Eliasson
Shannon Wilson
Shannon
Murray Cook
McMunn and Yates
Murray
SALICOATS LEGION TO CLOSE IN SALTCOATS
The Saltcoats Legion and Ladies Auxiliary vote to discontinue the branch after discussion at a Decoration Day service. The decision leads to offering the branch for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salicoats Legion
Royal Canadian Legion
Saltcoats
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Legion
Auxiliary
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Russell Pioneers
Russell Area Weather Forecast
Sunn
WeatherTec Services Inc
Uuuar
Minnedosa
Guttman
Warden Services
Turile Mountain Data Centre
Boissevain
Turtle Mountain
McPhail Medical Clinic
North Railway St
North American Life Insurance Company
Winnipeg
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