Northern Portage diversion upgrades studied for cost
Mines Minister Sidney Green says unchanged northern end of the Portage diversion may be upgraded if economics justify it. Studies compare costs and flood benefits, with attention to landowner compensation and flood risk. He notes the spring flood as a rare event and mentions broader planning district proposals and Bill 68 nuisance legislation for farming amid odor concerns.
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Mines
Sidney Green
Assisiboine
Lake
Manitoba
Green
Liberal House
Gordon Johnston
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg Tribune
Mr. Green
Assiniboine
Howard Pawley
Pawley
Winnipeg
Springfield
Supreme Court of Canada
Olden Days Highlights and Local Updates
The Ladies Aid Concert on May 24 was a standout event with a full program and notable participants. Queen's Hotel welcomes new proprietor P J Grogan, formerly of Winnipeg. June 1 1916 marks travel to Australia by Mr and Mrs Angus Sutherland. June 3 1926 notes C Russell entering the bee business and C D Sparrow named International Implement agent at Russell. June 4 1936 lists weekly meat specials at A Mathers and social honors for Mr and Mrs Robert N Walker who retire to Victoria BC after 39 years with C N R. Postmaster C H Staples of Angusville dies May 19 1946 at 65.
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Ladies Aid
Robert N Walker
Victoria B.C
Walker
C.N R
Russell
C.H. Staples
Angusville
1956 Graduates and Political Nomination Highlighted in May Record
May 31 1956 notes list of 1956 graduates including Loretta Chandler Ge vin Coulter Georgina Min tenko Edward Dufrat Jean Sudbury Winona Keati Marie Germain Marlene Senko Jo Ann Cross Helen Kowk Lillian Mushumanski Garry Genaille Donald Billingsly Lanny Leifer Norman Moffatt Gerald Wishart Glen Berg Maurice Laycock Robert G Smellie nominated Progressive Conservative candidate for June 23 election WO2 Glen McKenzie tops air cadet trophy No 667 Russell Air Cadet Squadron Terrence Betscher named top senior cadet G Butcher top junior cadet Overheard in St Regis Hotel Coffee Shop banter about buying pants and neckwear for middle agers.
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Loretta Chandler
Gevin Coulter
Georgina Mintenko
Edward Dufrat
Jean Sudbury
Winona Keati Marie Germain
Marlene Senko
Jo-Ann Cross
Helen Kowk
Lillian Mushumanski
Garry Genaille
Donald Billingsly
Lanny Leifer
Norman Moffatt
Gerald Wishart Glen Berg
Maurice Laycock
Robert G. Smellie
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Russell Banner
Canada
United States
Chaloner Publishers
Clayton G. Chaloner
Pioneer Trust
Mrs
Don Rowat
G.I.C
R.A.S.P
Ganaga Deposit Insurance Corporation
Foxwarren Arena
Dairy Club
Pee Wee Club
Beef Aubrey Stickney
Shoal Lake
Peter Herner
Foxwarren
Eastern Star
W Uryniuk
Brandon
The
Tory
Bob Banman
Banman
la Verenrye
Angus Sutherland
Australia
Fred Meeres
Birtle Eye Witness
Thom Bros
C. Russell
C.D. Sparrow
A. Mathers
Hamburg
Ouee
U.G.G
Binscarth
Omi
St. Regis Hotel
ST. Mary’s Church
Bing Mon
Per Orner
American Saddle Company
M.C.C
Dauphin
Seifried Auction Services
Bonneville
G.M.A.C
Frank Clement & Sons
Russell, Manitobe
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