Quilts mark Canada 125th birthday with regional exchanges
Two wartime buddies in Manitoba and British Columbia organize a quilt exchange to celebrate Canada’s 125th birthday. Tom Plumb and Peter Enns led seniors groups in Winnipeg Rifles and Prince George, each creating region themed quilts with historical and current scenes. The exchange will take place in Binscorth on July 6, with a large Canadian flag sent from Senator Gil Molgat to the other group.
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Canada
Tom Plumb
Binscorth
Manitoba
Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Winnipeg
Peter Enns
Prince George
Plumb
Gil Molgat
Enns
Trans-Canada Shelter-Belt Association Forms Regional Effort
The Trans-Canada Shelter-Belt Association forms to plant 30 miles of field shelter belts near Highway 1 across Manitoba. The project costs 80 000 dollars for 1982 98 with funding from Manitoba Agriculture Manitoba Highways and the Environment Innovations Fund. Green ash plus fast growing aspen and poplar trees will be planted along field boundaries and near the highway.
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Manitoba Agricul
Ture
Manitoba
Environment Innovations Fund
Manitoba Youth Hire A Student Week Events List
Manitoba Youth Job Centre announces Hire A Student Week from July 6 to July 11 with the Odd Job Squad offering Yard Mania yard beautification, car washing, and various small tasks. Promotion Day features a center button and balloons, plus a hopeful Saturday garage sale for donated items.
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Manitoba Youth Job Centre
Manitoba
Hire a Student Week Funds and Poster Contest
Centre solicits contributions for Hire a Student Week with events publicized by posters. Job board in 219 Pelly Ave lists immediate waiter and waitress positions for students seeking summer work. contact 7133453. Grade six class entered a poster contest with three winners announced.
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Pelly Ave
IGA Worker Picture Wins in Hire a Student Week
Centre Gretchen Layh earns first for a photo of an IGA worker and the store. Second place goes to Sarah Collins for a student mowing grass. Daysha Shuya takes third for images of events during Hire a Student Week. Prizes from Russell Video P and Ds and Mr Scoop.
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Gretchen Layh
IGA
Sarah Collins
Daysha Shuya
Pelly Ave
Russell Video
Mr. Scoop
Winnipeg businessman named 28th Ducks Unlimited Canada president
Claude Wilson of Wilson Furniture in Winnipeg was elected as DU Canada’s 28th president at the 1992 annual meeting in Toronto. A DU Canada board member since 1981 and Manitoba resident, he emphasizes youth outdoor education and wetlands conservation to foster lifelong appreciation of nature. John Eaton of Toronto was DU Canada president in 1990 and 1991.
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Ducks, Unlimited Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Claude Wilson
Conservation
Toronto
Ontario
Wilson
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Wilson Furniture
DU Canada Board
DU Canada
Pool president vows commitment during Canada 125th federation anniversary
Pool president Charlie Swanson states during Canada's constitutional debates the need to show commitment to Canada. He notes the flag as a unifying symbol as Manitobans and Canadians celebrate 125 years of Confederation. Manitoba Pool Elevators is a 100 percent member owned cooperative serving 18,000 Manitoba farmer members.
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Charlie Swanson
Canada
Manitoba
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Elie Chambers of Commerce
Park Valley Ventures
Parkland
Main Street
Grandview
Ducks Unlimited
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John Eaton
Russell Bailey Kings
Russell and District Community Centre
Prairie Picture Framing
McMurray Insurance
Russell Banner
Vanenredy
MLCC
Iga Mall
Sooter’s
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