Community updates mix staff moves and arts funding
The notice outlines staff relocation at a school division and post office renovation with an expected official opening soon. It notes Dr. Paschkair joining a local dental clinic and family details, plus bank staffing changes and diploma recipients Irvin Brent Young and David Brian Graham. A golf club awards segment and a cultural funding critique follow, highlighting the National Arts Centre opening in Ottawa with a much higher cost than projected and provincial arts dominance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Laas
Bob Paschkai
Czechoslovakia
V. J. Rosnoski
Rosnoski
Paschkair
Canada
Jack Reynolds
Council Champer Annex
Wayne Johnston
Jim Lainsford
Les Heureux
Bos- Canadians
Mill rate changes in 1969 tax plan
Councils cut residential mill rate to 53 from 60 and commercial to 72.4 from 42, while total expenditures rise to 286 734.65 versus 202 540.40 in 1968. School levy increases 11 145.33, foundation 1 625.00, and special levy 951 933. Building permits granted include Jack Bailey carport and A E Mather garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolas
Counc
Court of Revision
Jack Bailey
Russell Consumers’ Co-op
A. E. Mather
Horticultural Society Holds United Meeting on Skinner Nursery
The Manitoba Horticultural Society executive and Rus sell Society directors met on Monday April 1 at Major Pratt Collegiate. Minutes were adopted and a financial report given. Correspondence included a 60 tuber potato allocation for a 1960 spud contest and thanks from the Virden Society. Plans outlined for field tours to Riding Mountain Park and Morden Experimental Farm open to members, with notes on upcoming shows at Brandon and Polo Park. A proposal to maintain or purchase Skinner Nursery work site urged, and poss ible Elm disease film Time for Decision offered for viewing. A photography evening is planned for May with guest speaker Mr L Stucky. Arbor Day May 5 urged for children under 10, with plant donations requested. A 10c raffle and plant food prize were approved at general meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Stucky
Brandon
Manitoba Horticulture
Bell
Agriculture as Optional High School Course Debate
A Winnipeg meeting led by Home & School and Parent groups discussed adding agriculture as an optional course. Rev J Schroeppel presented a resolution urging the Department of Youth and Education to offer agriculture at junior or senior high levels in rural areas.
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Ame Ammus Co Sun
Home & School
Winnipeg
J. Schroeppel
Manitoba
Department of Youth and Education
Ares
Stores extend hours to 10 p m this Saturday
Russell stores will shift to a summer schedule with shopping hours extended to 10 00 pm this Saturday. Avion Theatre adopts daylight saving hours with nightly shows starting at 9 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Avion Theatre
Chamber of Commerce Holds Meeting on Naming Lake
Twenty six members met with Vice-President David Coppleman presiding and adjourned early to join a Shellmouth dam naming discussion at Central School. The group voted to keep the name Shellmouth Lake and sent a resolution to authorities. Committee reports covered Mr Manitoba Farmer award nominations, Hudson Bay Route Association MOose Jaw meet, Centennial Project booths, highway info fund raising, publicity trips, and town sign plans. The Agricultural Committee chair Bill Ubryniuk resigned and the executive will appoint a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Hassell Chamber of Commerce
David Coppleman
Schoo Auditorium
Shellmouth
Shellmouth Lake
Manitoba
Hudson Bay Route Association
Moose Jaw
Manitoba ‘Chambers of Commerce
Cec Sanderson
Bill Ubryniuk
Agricultural Committee Signals Regional Representation Plan
Chairman John Mitchell announces the committee will include one member from each rural area in the region who is a Parkland member. The move aims to ensure broad representation for crops and farming practices as part of eventual economic development plans. Farmers from across the region will be invited to join discussions guiding policy decisions.
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Wrens Gmc
Predators Defended At Russell Game and Fish Meeting
Joe Robertson urged conservation of all predators highlighting their role in ecosystems. Don Muir of The Wildlife Foundation of Manitoba explained habitat changes and stressed creating protected areas for game birds and wildlife to benefit future recreation and economy. Louis Bezo received a trophy for a top deer head, with Duncan Johnson noted for a big deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowa
Joe Robertson
Conser
Mr. Robertson
Don Muir
The
Wildlife Foundation of Manitoba
Muir
Louis Bezo
Duncan Johnson
Birtle
Northwestern Marquette Folk Dance Festival in Russell
The second portion of the Northwestern Marquette Festival runs May 8 to 10 in Russell featuring folk dancing piano and vocal classes. Winnipeg adjudicators Mrs H Wick beng and Mr Temes Belford will judge folk dancing. evenings start at 7 30 for piano and vocal numbers. Tickets 25 cents per session or 1 00 for both halls. Tickets available at Reavie’s Pharmacy.
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Marquette
Russell
H. Wickbeng
Winnipeg
Ares
Temes Belford
Nee Sil Aces
BPO
Ellis
Olson’ Jewellery
Rammuance
Students Submit Lake Name Contest In Manitoba Divisions
Manitoba students from Intermountain Pelly Trail and Birdtail River School Divisions are invited to name the Shellmouth Reservoir on the Assiniboine River near Shellmouth. The contest runs April 28 to May 17, 1969 with classroom entries and a narrative on why the chosen name fits. Each winner earns a provincial pin and a decorated classroom, highlighting the Shellmouth Dam as 1570 feet high and 4200 feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain
Shellmouth
Assiniboine
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Shellmouth Dam
Manitoba planned water recreation buffers for new park opening
The text notes water recreation facilities will extend into the Shell River as part of the new Asses sippi Provincial Park set to open in 1970 during Manitoba's Centennial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewan
Shell River
Asessippi
Manitoba
Alarming Increase In Drug Addiction
A Commerce sponsored meeting at the Central School auditorium featured Cpl M E Caldwell presenting statistics on rising drug use. The discussion referenced the Drugs and Pure Foods Act in Canada as part of the authorities guiding enforcement and public awareness.
Early plant hybrid roses in stock. best specimens soon sold
Readable notes indicate roses are arriving in stores soon with many varieties. Shoppers should choose the best hybrids quickly as top specimens are expected to sell out, and storing in a cool basement may help preserve them.
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National Arts Centre
Ottawa
North America
National Capital Area
Mary Jolliffee
Philippe Paquet
Therese Giroux
Toronto
Montreal
Horticultural Society
Red River
Polo Park
Skinner
Fuse
Agric
University of Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Imperial
Saskatchewan
Alberta
R.A. Hedlin
Department of Soliscience
D. R. MacKenzie
Imperial Oil
Prairie
Edmonton
Duck Mountain Association
Jim Ready
Allan Anderson
Jesse Wardle
Reavie's Pharmacy
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