Dream Turns to Plan as Yellowhead Route Grows
After two decades a regional dream becomes reality as the Yellowhead Highway Association forms to promote the route. Manitoba leaders Harold Clement and others are named directors with Mathew as president and Easton as executive director. The plan covers funds via per capita fees and memberships from towns, chambers, and individuals, with the route spanning Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowhead
Russell Chamber
Manitoba
Edmonton
Harold Clement
Alberta
North
Battleford
George Baynton
Woodminster
Bruce Natthnew
Stee” Dowden
Leo LeClerc
George A. Mace Donald
Bryan Ellis
Herb Pickering
Jasper
British Columbia
Peter Wing
Kamloops
Fred Weber
Terrace
Dezell
Prince Rupert
Mathew
Bewley
Reg. C. Easton
Lloydminster
Tete Jaune Ca‘che
Prince George
Kitimat
British
Colurabia
Inchentee
Doneed
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Frencery
Spirited Election Of Officers By Kinsmen Russell
The Kinsmen Club of Russell met at the Queen's Hotel May 5 at 6 30 p m to elect officers. All positions for club officers were considered throughout the evening.
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Russell
Queen's Hotel
Barbecued Kisses Puffing Skit Vented To Manitoba Youth
A CBC Manitoba school broadcasting segment features a program titled Barbecued Kisses for May 12 aimed at teens. The skits songs and jokes mock the glamour of smoking to reduce youth cigarette use. Mort Forer, a Winnipeg writer, contributed to the production and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
CBC
Senge
Mort Forer
Winnipeg
Funeral Service Friday For Life-Long Resident
A life long resident of the Russell area, James Rea, will be honored with a funeral service Friday. The service will reflect his long ties to the community and his family asks for prayers and support.
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Russell Area
James Rea
Work Starts on Russell Air Strip at Town Edge
The Russell air strip project begins on the south edge of town near the north-west quarter 34-20-28, west of Clem ent's Farm Equipment. G W Davidson and Keating Bros sold the site. equipment is cutting bolts and filling old nuisance grounds as two runways are planned a north-south span of about half a mile and a northwest southeast stretch over half a mile. Hangars and services will be added as needed while remaining land is cropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement
G. W. Davidson
Keating Bros
Parkland Corporation Board Plans All Day May 12 Session
Parkland Corporation's Board of Directors will meet in an all day session on May 12 to plan the year ahead. President Maillard describes the gathering as highly important to review policies and set the next move. Parkland has appointed permanent President Manfeed, stressing directors must be more involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Corporation
J. C. Maillard
Parkland
Manfeed
Tos
Legion Auxiliaries Hold District Meeting Here
Legion Auxiliaries from Basswood Bin scarth Birtle Elkhorn Erickson Shoal Lake Strathclair Virden Foxwarren Inglis Kenton Minnedosa Oak Lake Onanole Sandy Lake and Russell gathered for a district rally in Birtle with Mrs. Thomson re elected district representative and Mrs. Ted Johnson as alternate. Osk River won the District Shield after a 25 percent member ship increase. The event featured history talks on the Royal Canadian Legion and a banquet in the Elks hall with Mayor Burgess praised for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
C. Boyd
H. Huston
R. Robinson
Graham
Birtle
Basswood
Binscarth
Bintle
Elkhorn
Erickson
Shoal Lake
Strathclair
Virden
Strain
Gordon Rowan
Lucina Decchere
Oak Lake
Dowd
Elks’ Hall
Burgess
Mayor Burgess
Hamilton
Endcliffe Talent Hunt draws big local crowd
A capacity audience filled Endcliffe Community Centre on Saturday May Sed to enjoy the talent from the surrounding area. Judges Mrs Roy Hassett Mrs Hille Silver and Mr Bob Witty named winners. The duet Miss Diane Horning and Mr Wayne Hoffner of the Royal Bank in Russell won the cup and first prize of 10.00. Second prize went to Miss Debbie Armstrong of Inglis. The Collins girls from Harrowby Marilyn and Ida Marie tied with Mr George Chipping for third place.
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Endcliffe
Roy Hassett
Hille Silver
Bob Witty
Diane Horning
Wayne Hopfner
Debbie Armstrong
Inglis
Colins
Harrowby
Marilyn
Ida Marie
George Chipping
Residents urged to lobby for Lake Roblin naming memorial
A community appeal urges residents and groups in Manitoba to join the Horticultural Society in a united campaign to memorialize a Shellmouth reservoir as Lake Roblin. Letters to government ministers seek official naming, signaling a promotional backdrop amid regional discussions.
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The
Horticultural Society
Shellmouth
Lake Roblin
Roblin
The Stanley Cup Story by Henry Roxborough
The Stanley Cup Story traces seven decades of hockey lore from its 1892 donation by Lord Stanley. It chronicles teams players managers and coaches across 76 playoff seasons and the growth of the sport in Canada and the U S with vivid portraits of imperfect figures clashing and striving for glory.
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Henry Roxborough
North America
Lord Stanley
Preston
Canada
Oskey
Alan Stony
United States
INHIL
Also Mentioned on This Page
Terence O'Neill
Northern Ireland
Unionist Party
Ireland
TTS
Legion
Bende Oa
Gordon Ferguson
Parkland Board
Legion Auxiliaries
B.S Moning
Protea
G. Ferguson
Russell Branch
J. Thomson
Foxwarren
Johanna
John
Georges Pompidou
France
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