Nominations Named in Each Constituency for June Ballots
Nomination day yielded three candidates in each local constituency for the June 26 election. In Birtle Russell the likely names are Braendle John Liberal Graham Harry Conservative Kostesky Don NDP and in Roblin Kawchuk Mike NDP McKenzie Wally Conservative Mitchell Jack Liberal.
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Birtle
Russell Braendle
John
Graham
Harry
Kostesky
Don
N.D
Roblin Kawchuk
Mike
P. McKenzie
Wally
Mitchell
Jack
PCs Nominate Harry Graham for Birtle Russell Seat
Harry Graham, MLA, was nominated again as PC standard bearer for the June 25 provincial election in Birtle Russell. A June 4 meeting at Rossburn Town Hall, attended by about 200, featured Reeve Bert Thompson moving the nomination and Reg Lisseman as guest speaker. Ted Dupont of St Lazare chaired, with Graham introducing Lisseman.
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Aaary Graham
Birtle-Russell
Progressive Conservative Party
Graham
Rossburn
Bert Thompson
Reg. Lisseman
Brandon
Ted Dupont
St. Lazare
Kostesky Wins NDP Nomination in Rossburn
Don Kostesky 22, a Rossburn farmer, won the NDP nomination at a June 5 convention in Rossburn, defeating Mike Antonation of Shoal Lake. Kostesky criticized the Conservative government and promised Medicare funded from general revenues and an agricultural policy to aid farmers. Gus Bork supported Kostesky as organizer for the upcoming section.
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Rossburn
Don Kostesky
NDP
Birtle Russell
New Democratics
Kostesky
Mike Antonation
Shoal Lake
Gus Borkofsky
Russell Area
Yellowhead Highway Route Marker Proposed by Alberta
Design chosen by Alberta highways department features evergreen scenery and the Yellowhead name. The sign marks the Yellowhead Route through the province and may bear the route number. The Yellowhead Route Association hopes adoption across four provinces to honor travel history.
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Alberta Highways Department
Yellowhead Route Association
The
Neepawa Press
Roblin Constituency Faces Two Ex-Legislature Members
In Roblin a by election set for June 25 pits NDP candidate Mike Kawchuk against Progressive Conservative Wally McKenzie. Kawchuk, chosen after the riding absorbed most of its area, condemned the Weir administration for dissolving the 28th Legislature and causing four bills to die.
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Huh@bert Plains
Mike Kawchuk
NDP
Roblin
Wally McKenzie
Vention
Grandview
Kawehuk
Weir
Advance Poll Opens June 19 for Three-Day Local Election
Electors will vote over three days in various polling places across the Seeres area from June 19 to June 21. Polling hours are 1 pm to 10 pm with June 25 election day hours set. Hepworth urges voters to note changes in poll boundaries as Birtle Russell maintains a larger area but fewer polls, dropping from 35 to 30 standard polls.
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Birtle-Russell
Political moves light Birtle Russell busks in regional push
In Manitoba election notes Sy eeansees will contest at the poll. The Bend Wagon visits Russell 12:80 to 2:00 while Bobby tours Main Street at key points. Ed Schreyer is the NDP leader candidate in Winnipeg with a near unanimous backing at the leadership convention.
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Birtle-Russell
Binscarth
Sy Eeansees
Bend
Bobby
Russell
4-H Teams Chosen for Brandon Rally Demonstrations
Eight junior and senior 4-H demonstrations were held Thursday evening June 8 to determine representatives for the Regional 4 H Rally in Brandon on July 2. Teams and titles include Stress the Press by Janis Thomson and Carol Rice of Bins e arth Home Be, Good Understanding by Margaret Rannie and Corrie Baker of the Russell Flowers Bolts and Saddles, Two Way Stretch by Joan Klimack and Kathy Turnbull of the Silverton Home Ee, and What is Your Style by Lorna Crerar and Elizabeth Rannie of the Russell Flowers Bolts.
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Brandon
Janis Thomson
Carol Rice
Binsearth
Margaret Rannie
Corrie Baker
Russell Flowers, Bolts
Joan Klimack
Kathy Turnbull
Silveerton
Ee. Chub
Lorna Crerar
Elizabeth Rannie
Royal Botanical Garden expands from quarry to 1900 acres
The Royal Botanical Garden in Hamilton Ontario began in an abandoned gravel quarry in 1999 and has since grown to cover about 1900 acres.
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Royal Botanical Garden
Hamilton
Onto
Beef Price Rise Not All Gravy For Producers
Cattle producers acknowledge an 8 to 6 per pound rise in live cattle prices and a 20 percent increase, the first since 1952. The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association notes the price shift reflects supply and demand, while wage gains since 1949 make beef more affordable for urban buyers. Producers warn further price pressure could raise costs for consumers if more ranchers exit the business.
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Newcombe
CCA
U.S
Maritimes
Tabloid Meet Highlights Elementary Students and Parents
The third annual Tabloid Meet at Rus sell Elementary School on June 9 featured 16 teams of students in grades 1 to 4, each with a teacher or parent leader. Events included dashes, jumps, throws, and perimeters with standards set by grade, with many students earning top athlete ribbons and green ribbons for meeting standards.
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Monary
Russell
Weatherman
Fuller
Ings
Elitr Sas
Asessippi tournament opens season in Manitoba area
Manitoba clubs announce events for June including Angu ssville bingo with 2500 prize and a Sunday open tournament at Inga Beach. The Banner County book release and Chamber of Commerce activities mark a busy start to 1969 sports and community calendar.
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Banner County
Chamber of Commerce Beach
Inga
Binscarth
Angusville
Privet
Millwood 4-H Member Wins Public Speaking
Tim Lee of the Millwood 4-H Beet Club won the Russell Agriculture contest in Swan River on May 28. Marilyn Ives of the Binsfarth 4H Home Ec Club finished runner up district wide and competed inter-district. Tim Lee will represent the district at the 1969 CJGX Inter-Provincial Public Speaking event in Yorkton on June 14.
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Tim Lee
Millwood
Russell
Annual Meeting of Children's Aid Society Western Manitoba
The annual gathering at Brandon University dining room drew 280 guests. Treasurer A Johnson reported expenses of 640 403.35 with a surplus of 128 26, and invited organizations or individuals to contact local directors for support.
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Children's Aid Society of
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Norman Berke
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