Jeff Miller chosen for United Nations Youth Pilgrimage
Jeff Miller, a candidate from Manitoba, was selected to represent youth at the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, sailing for New York on July 10. He was among four Manitoba candidates and will join a western bus caravan en route east, with sponsorship from Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Miller
United Nations Youth Pilgrimage
Helen Krupa
Hope Rebekah Lodge
Wawanesa
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Crystal Rebekah Lodge No
Ella Courtice
Leafa Mclewan
Margaret Corley
Grace Rebekah Lodge No
Ha Imiota
Russell
Sr. Krupa
Viola Coulter
Silverton
Crystal
Lori
Jeff
United Nations
New York
Oddfellow
Rebekah
Russell Trade Fair Opens This Weekend
The first Russell Trade Fair runs Saturday and Sunday May 7 and 8 at the Russell Memorial Arena. Doors open 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. The event features live entertainment, demonstrations, free draws, and 35 display booths with no admission charge. Sunday includes a Mother's Day Smorgasbord by the Russell Rams Hockey Club serving prime rib from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for 83.00 a plate.
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Russell Memorial Areaa
Sylvia Kuzyk
Cky-Tv
Winnipeg
Smorgasborg
Russell Rams
Parkway Co op annual meeting reports 5.55 million in sales
Parkway Co op members gathered in Rossburn for the annual meeting on April 25. Sales for the year reached 5,549,644.00, up 887,397.00 from last year, but a 102,974.00 loss occurred due to the Russell expansion. Director Harold Wenner warned the situation remains serious yet fixable. The meeting elected three directors Encumbant William J. Amott Roblin Encumbant Lil M. Bily Russell Naomi Holo vach Inglis and honored retiring director Alex Kalyniuk. Gordon Sinclair spoke as guest director and a lunch followed.
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Parkway Coop
Rossburn
Russell
Harold Wenner
Roblin
Parkway Board of Director
Lila Bily
Federated Co-operative
Norm Harris
Marquette Festival In Progress At Birtle
The Northwestern Marquette Music Festival runs May 2 to 6 at Birtle Collegiate with about 314 entries. Adjudicators include Olga Friesen of Winnipeg for Piano and Vocal, William Gordon of Brandon for Instrumental, and David Williams of Winnipeg for Folk Dancing. Friesen directs choirs in Manitoba and has taught at the Toronto Conservatory and Trinity College of Music.
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Birtle Collegiate
Olga Friesen
Winnipeg
Friesen
Vancouver
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Trinity College of Music
London
England
Western Board of Music
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Education
Singing Carillons
Stonewall
National Film Board
Morden Children's Choir
Wm. Gordon
Brandon
Gordon
Brandon University School of Music
London Symphony Orchestra
David Williams
Williams
Meet Your Detachment Paul arrives in Russell in 1976
Paul arrived in Russell on June 7 1976 and has just completed a new home on Mather Street He is senior constable with ten years service and has postings at Gimli Norway House Winnipeg Flin Flon Dauphin Wabowden and Thompson Elaine wed April 23 in Jamaica and plan a May return Their interests include golf curling hunting and fishing He has training in arson fire investigations and is a Breathalyzer technician plus Senior Investigators Course graduate The piece also notes a Winnipeg delegate report on national unity and a Minor baseball meeting held April 27 with registration through the school and a May 22 league start
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Paul
Russell
Mather Street
Elaine
Jamaica
Toronto
Ontario
Force
Gimli
Norway House
Winnipeg
Flin Flon
Dauphin
Wabowden
Thompson
Orioles Eye Top Season After Strong 1977 Roster
The Binscarth Orioles prepare for the Manitoba Senior Baseball League season starting in June. Returning stars include Rod Fallis and Chuck Lang, both former home run leader and MVP, with Gerry Falk and Garth Neville from Manitoba in New Brunswick last year. Volunteers urged, season tickets soon available via Betty Pash, and executives offer limited draw tickets for opening home game. Sr A Baseball Tournament set for May 22 in Binscarth featuring McAuley Blazers Hamiota Red Sox Souris Cardinals and Binscarth Orioles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Binscarth
Binscarth Oriole Organiation
Rod Fallis
Chuck Lang
Rod
All Stars
Team Manitoba
N.B
Gerry Falk
Garth Neville
Don
Dale Gus
McAuley Blazers
Hamiota Red. Sox
Souris Cardinals
Binscarth Orioles
Golfing goes to Russell in South West Hockey League event
Russell Golf and Country Club hosts the annual South West Hockey League golf tournament on Sunday June 12 after the league meeting at Souris Motor Inn. Awards go to Keith Fawcett and Rod Savage, with league reps named for the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association meeting in Winnipeg. All Sunday games will start at 7 p.m. this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Golf and Country Club
Souris Motor Inn
Irv Skelton
Dave Skelton
Keith Fawcett
Russell Rams
Elliot Chorley
Molson
Rod Savage
Bottineau
Cam Melnnes
Minnedosa
Larry Nichols
Killarney
Gordon Clyne
Boissvain
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Viscount Gort
Winnipeg
Birthday Party at Russell and District Personal Care Home
The May 12 birthday party will celebrate four residents totaling 367 years. Key figures include Nick Walhuk turning 93, Martha Lewis 97, Helen Fouillard 81, and Albert Lewis 96. A Mothers Tea is planned for Friday with invitations sent to family and friends. The garden awaits rain before planting amid ongoing construction at the back of the home. Mother’s Day is noted for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and District
Lewis
Nick Walhuk
Martha Lewis
Helen Fouillard
Albert Lewis
4-H Leaders Invited to Rural Safety Conference in Olds Alberta
Four to eleven 4-H leaders are urged to apply for Conference 7 Airlanders in Olds Alberta June 14 15. Names must be submitted by May 10. Sponsored by Canadian Co operative Wheat Producers Ltd expenses paid except 825 conference fee. Letters to Manitoba 4H Club Council 1445 Pembina Highway Winnipeg Manitoba R0 204.
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Olds
Alberta
Bill Martin
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Canadian Co-operative Wheat Producers Ltd
Manitoba 4-H Club Council
Manitoba 4H Club Council
Pembina Highway
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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Gilda Nicholson
Fidelity No
Shoal Lake
Noble
Leafa McLennan
Ivy Kingdon
Islay Shaw
Elvie Garnett
Lu Calvert
Pauline Bridges
Pearl Greensides
International Inn
Sr. McLennan
P.N.G
Friendship Centre
Elks Legion
Cau
Chaveswood
Cmb Bank
Portage Towers
Portage
Senior Citizens Homes
John Hopkins Hospital
World Eye Bank
Education Foundation
United Nations Pilgrimage For
Peace Garden
Saskatchewan
Beatrice Craig
Parkway Co-op
Marquette
Birtle
Reggie
Forum
Ed Kilimark
Ed Kilimnik
Cot
Paul Heil
Orioles
Betty Pash
Oriole
Ester Johnson
Bottineau’ State University
Johnson
Terry Garden
Madison
International Falls
Neepawa
Bob Ash
Winnipeg Jet
Resent
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