Foxwarren show draws 39 exhibitors at 42nd fair
The 42nd Foxwarren Agricultural Show drew 39 exhibitors and 58 cattle. 4-H Beef Heifer clubs from Binoearth Foxwarren Solsgirth and Inglis 4-H added youth judging and Pee Wee tests. Scott Falloon topped overall scoring with prize hair dryer. numerous showmanship and club prizes weighted toward Foxwarren Solsgirth and Binscarth participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binoearth and
Foxwarren Solsgirth
Inglis
Garth Jackson
Little Dogis Pee Wee Club
Birtle
Lyn ‘Thacker
Binscarth
Kent Workman
Foxwarren-Solsgirth
Scott Falloon
Foxwarren- Solsgirth
Simpson Sears
Judy McCrinile
Brian Haluk
Leila Woodhouse
Sandra Fallon
Heather
Scott
Dale Falloon
Arthur Falloon
Heather Falloon
Leane Woodhouse
Sheldon Gray
Mark Boucher
Scott Fallon
Patty Clarke
Diana
Garry Clarke
Maine Anjou
Royal Bank of Binscarth
Merv. Rogers
Harvey Grose
Foxwarren Credit Union
Don Harves
Maine
Sheryl Falloon
Vernon Falloon
Karen Falloon
Heifer
Everview Charolais Farm
Carman Fallon
Roy Graham
Foxwarren
Brian Shaw
Solsgirth
David Shaw
Foxwarren Agricultural Society
Lloyd Cavers
Cavers
Shirley Workman
Pam Burdett
Bill Lambert
Graham Rannie
Otto Penner
Murray Falloon
CN Handles 51 Percent of 10 Month Grain Haul
Canadian National reported 145,595 carloads of grain unloaded at Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Churchill and Thunder Bay from the start of the crop year to May 31, accounting for 51 percent of all grain moved through those ports. The total is 9,810 cars more than the same period in 1976-77. CN added 350 of its own covered hopper cars to its regular grain fleet of over 11,000 cars to move grain from Manitoba and Saskatchewan to Thunder Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Churchill
Thunder Bay
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Runciman proposes private boxcar distribution model
United Grain Growers president Mac Runciman urged Otto Lang to study private boxcar handling of grain, arguing the Canadian Wheat Board need not run the boxcars. He proposed letting grain companies and railways operate under a profit and loss system with altered quotas and equalized farm incomes, while noting some firms may resist ceding control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Grain Growers
Otto Lang
Canadian Wheat Board
Runciman
Prairie Farmer-Owned Grain Co-Operative
UGG
Delivery Opportunities For 3 C W Wheat In Eastern Prairies
Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan grain farmers learned from the Canadian Wheat Board that the three-bushel E quota will be extended to No 8 C W Red Spring wheat. Railcar shortages hinder date certainty as ships await at St Lawrence ports. Manitoba Pool reports one National elevator and one annex demolished at Angusville, with two elevators remaining in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Wheat Board
Prairies
A. Godfrey
Manitoba Pool
Banner
Angusville
Russell Fair and Races Aids Record Bets and Winners
Rain failed to dampen the Russell Fair and Races two day event on June 16 and 17. Attendance totaled 4 045 with 2 534 on Saturday and 1 511 on Sunday. Minister James Downey opened the fair, Wilf Carter headlined, and Lou and June Torok backed the show. Judges awarded prizes for hospital, legion, and commercial exhibits, plus a horse trophy to 4H Golden Gallopers. pari mutuel betting reached a record 20 000 with top payout 210 to one ticket. Brooks Joy driven by Gerald Braybrook won the Elks Stake Race, Len Jorrett took $1 000. Various trophy presentations and a large parade highlighted the event. Sunday horseshoe tournament concluded with multiple winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenburg School
Russell and District Hospital
Herb Edel
Royal Canadian Legion
Royal Bank
Aviation
Berg's Hatchery
Russell
Ab Busch
Shellmouth
Elks
Len Jorrett
Rossburn
Brooks Joy
Gerald Braybrook
Virden
Diane Demotigny
Riverview King
Palce
Harold Lement
Russell Rams
Ivin Ziprick
Ann Pettitt
Bike Rodeo Set for June 24 in Russell Arena
Russell Detachment members have visited local schools to present bicycle safety programs. Top students from each age group will compete June 24 at 1:00 p.m. in Russell Arena for trophies and prizes. The top boy and girl will receive ten speed bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Detachment
Russell
Manitoba Reports 1977 Vehicle Safety Checks
The province inspected 33 445 motor vehicles in 1977 at mobile testing stations with a 62 percent initial failure rate. About 34 percent passed first check and four percent were hazardous. Major rejection causes included faulty lights exhaust leaks and worn shocks. Inspections covered 28 154 passenger cars and light trucks and 1 969 heavy duty trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Enns
Enns
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foxwarren Agricultural Show
Dawson Creek
Mac Runciman
Wheat Board
C.W. Wheat
Agriculture
James Downey
Wilf Carter
Rena
Ting
Wilf
Lou
June Torok
Calgary
Royal Purple
Eva Harms
Ena Lyon
Women’s Institute
Jean Chuckree
Robinson Store
Colleen Wiseman
M. Berg
Canadian Legion
June McMurray
Crystal Rebekah Lodge
V. Beelaert
E. Kingdon
Order of Eastern ‘Star
Marilyn Stewart
Grant Hackman
Gail Ross
Allen Coulter
F. Poole
Donald Dunn
Banner Bakery
Darlene ‘Munro
Fry Cadbury
Gwen Beetaert
Carla Jones
James Webb
Major Pratt School
Inglis School
Binscarth School
Cresview School
Winnipeg
Calgarth Farms
Richard Witty
Doug Bergeson
Parkland
Linda Baker
Woody Hills
Stock Farm
Lucky Pine Farms
Kenton
Woody Hilla Stock Farm
Aberdeen
Angus
Henry Kruegar
Killarney
Henry Krueger
Law and Stewart
Collen Hereford
Wawanesa
1.C.G. Ranch
Brandon
L.C.G. Ranch
Butch Fleury
Roblin
Wally Fleury
Charlie Brandson
Swan River
Tony Desjardins
Laurier
Tony
Odelia Desjardins
Blue Bird
Glyn Witeman
Russell Elks Lodge No. 20
Bill Walls
MacIsaac
Scotty Ferguson
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