Rod Clement Wins Birtle Russell Seat Return
Rod Clement wins the Birtle Russell riding in Manitoba, securing an unofficial majority of 150 over rival Hoo R G Smeliie. NDP candidate Ronald Kostesky trails, likely losing his deposit. Clement says victory signals support for the Roblin administration rather than a personal affront to Smeliie. Marcel Barnabe of the Soils and Crops Branch notes forage crop work yielding results in the province.
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Rod Clement
Manitoba
Birtle- Russell
R. G. Smeliie
Ronald Kostesky
NDP
Canddate
Marcel Barnabe
Horticulture Show Plans Discussed At June Meeting
The cultural executives met at Dr. Wolfe's home on Wednesday June 22 to assemble the 1968 prize list and review business. Mrs. Frank Bily presided in Mr. Bell's absence. The plant and bake sale raised over $73.00 and plans for an August outing to Patterson Park Westbourne or Bowghen’s Nursery were set for 90 members.
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Maneu Fromu
Roblin Government Retains Power with Reduced Majority
Premier Dutt Roblin returned to power with a smaller majority. Liberals gain one seat, New Democratic Party strengthens to eleven seats by winning four and four from PCs and Liberals respectively. PCs hold 30 seats, Liberals 14, NDP 11, Social Credit 1, plus one deferred election for 57 total.
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Pressere
Dutt Roblin
Gil Molgat
New Democratic Party
Pcs
Birtle Russell
Hamiota
Turtlee Mountain
Liberal
NOP
Social Credit
Wally McKenzie Elected In Roblin
Wally McKenzie of Inglis wins election to represent Roblin in a political contest. The result marks a successful foray into public office for McKenzie and follows a campaign within the local Roblin area.
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Wally McKenzie
Roblin
Inglis
Rob
Mark Sense to Roll Out in Manitoba Telephones
The notice states that Russell Operators will implement Mark Sense in all Manitoba telephone offices in time. It advises users to request long distance charge payments at the time of the call. The plan aims to streamline billing as Mark Sensing is introduced nationwide.
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Manitoba
United Grain Growers opens new elevator at Aussell
President A Mt. addressed the opening ceremonies of United Grain Growers new elevator in Aussell. Runciman noted UGG capacity of 620 000 bushels at nine points and discussed grain handling trends, tariffs, and farm costs. Local officials and agents from Eastern Saskatchewan attended the event showcasing modern equipment and expansion.
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United Grain Growers
A Mt
Aussell
Runciman
U.G.G
Hospital Committee Inspects Suitable Sites
Hospital committees inspect potential sites on Wednesday with Mayor Burgess scheduled at 10 30. The report notes $108 million expenditures from the fare fund with $29 percent derived from advertising.
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Mayor Burgess
Guile Fonds
C Foster Retired Extension Worker Dies at 68
C Foster aged 68, a longtime Manitoba Extension Service contributor, died June 17. He was deeply committed to education and helped develop extension programs linked to university education education and community learning initiatives.
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C. Foster
Avid C. Foster
Manitoba
Fair Judges Learn New Techniques at Manitoba Fairs
Judges and fair officials study new methods for judging prizes and exhibit layouts. Schools encourage judges and fair organizers to improve prize lists and display buildings, reflecting a shift in home economy toward foods clothing home design and handicrafts with rising interest in new design competitions.
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Manitoba
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