Honorary degree for former area resident W A Cumming
Recognition of W A Cumming for years with Skinner's Nursery at Dropmore and now a horticulturist with Canada Rossburn. mentions Mrs Eric Archer and Mrs Ian Munro of Birtle. Police Week urged, Russell RCMP to host Open House for public relations and inspection of renovated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cumming
Skinner's Nursery
Dropmore
Canada
É “ Rossburn
Eric Archer
Ian Munro
Birtle
Russell Rcmp
Inglis W I Hosts District Convention and Chorus Debut
Inglis W I hosts a district convention and MPC Girls Chorus debut in the auditorium on April 28. The program features choral and duet numbers, a Russell barber shop quartet, festival quartet, and soloists, with proceeds funding chorus music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Williams
Pratt Schools Secondary
MPC
E. C. Sanderson
Russell Barber Shop
Burke Garnett
Elvin Klassen
Clarence Klimack
Wes Mec Neill
C. Connor
E. Reimer
Williams
Klassen
Brenda Stevens
Relmer
Mr. Williams
Sand
Do It Yourself Census Leads Canadian Households
Canadian households will act as their own census takers on June 1 as questionnaires are delivered in late May. Families study questions at home and answer on census day, improving accuracy by allowing time to consult records and other members. The self enumerations stem from tests showing traditional methods caused misinterpretations and inaccuracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winners To Perform At Festival Concert 1971
The North Western alarquette Festival concludes with music and folk dancing contests. Residents may hear winners including the Centennial Choir from Russell Inglis Langenburg and Spy Hill. A concert is set for Monday May 17 at 7 PM in Russell Memorial hall featuring winners from the classes and the speech festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Russell Memorial Hall
Russell
Inglis
Langenburg
Spy Hill
Limited Facilities For Asessippi Park Opens 1971 Camping Season
Manitoba tourism minister Peter Burtniak announced the 1971 summer camping season opens Friday May 14 with anticipated strong park visitation. The province reports 70 provincial campgrounds with about 4,700 sites and 6,000 private units, with limited boat launching at Asessippi Park and strengthened beach patrols. Entrance fees remain unchanged and camping limits vary by site, from 3 weeks to 10 days at Birds Hill, Norquay Beach, and Grand Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Burtniak
Sirito
Manitoba
Whiteshell
Falcon Lake
Birds Hill
Spruce Woods
Grand Beach
Turtle Mountain
Asessippi Park
Rivers
Patricia Beach
Grand Valley
St. Malo
St. Ambroise
Moose Lake
Norquay Beach
New Booklet Released On Legislative Blog
Manitoba's Legislative Building unveils a 16 page booklet featuring colorful glimpses around the Manitoba seat. A tourist piece for visitors, it replaces the decade old The Story of Manitoba's Legislative Building booklet now distributed at the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Legislative Building
Legislative
Canadian Police Week Observed Across Provinces
Canadian Police Week observed May 9 to 15 with open houses and community relations efforts. Russell District Hospital marks May 12 is Hospital Day, theme Your Hospital Cares Do You, while auxiliary hosts a silver tea May 15 to fund equipment. Officials warn rising costs strain services and urge prudent use of hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell District Hospital
Canada
D. D. Thompson
Royal Purple Lodge Officers Installed
Royal Purple Lodge Officers Installed on Friday May 7th with Past Honored Royal Lady Paul assisting from Dauphin Lodge. Incoming officers include Verna Page as Immediate Past RL and Pat Jones as H RL, Virginia Adolphe as Assist. HLRL, Minnie Magnowski as Loyal Lady, Gertrude Boyd as secretary, Vera Kearns as treasurer, Audrey Fergu son as pianist, Hazel Miller as inner guard, Jessie Perrin as outer guard, Doreen Halwas as three-year trustee, and Lill Drever as historian. Enid Wishart named district deputy for District No 4 and to attend Supreme Lodge in Sudbury, Ontario, in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Lady Paul
Dauphin Lodge
Verna Page
Pat Jones
HLRL
Virginia Adolphe
Minnie Magnowski
Gertrude Boyd
Vera Kearns
Audrey Ferguson
Hazel Miller
Jessie Perrin
Doreen Halwas
Lill Drever
Enid ‘Wishart
Supreme Lodge
Sudbury
Ontario
Manitoba doctors seek new fee plan to reduce income gaps
The Manitoba Medical Association approved a resolution to draft a new fee schedule aimed at narrowing income disparities among doctors. Retiring president Dr. R. E. Beamish urged honesty and restraint as negotiations with the Manitoba Health Services Commission are sought to begin, with a Jan 3, 1972 effective date. About 300 doctors attended, with another 200 represented by proxy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Medical Association
MMA
R. E. Beamish
Winnipeg
Byroxy
Manitoba Health Services Commission
Veterinary Clinics To Be Cost Shared In Manitoba Plan
Manitoba launches a cost sharing program with the federal government to fund veterinary clinics. Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw announced an initiative to form 30 to 35 districts serving about 500,000 cattle and other livestock, with federal support limited to half the capital cost for 20 clinics and a maximum of 250,000 for 1970-71 and 1971-72. Askiw expects further talks to expand cost sharing to all clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Sam Askiw
Askiw
Manitoba urges retailers to curb harmful products for children
Manitoba Minister Ben Hanuschak asks the Manitoba Retail Merchants Association the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce to help keep glues nail polish removers and related acetone toluene products behind counters attended by clerks. He cites health risks from glue sniffing among preteens and asks federal action under the Hazardous Products Act if outlets fail to heed a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Consumer
Manitoba Retail Merchants Association
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Ben Hanfaschak
Hanuschak
Federal
Ron Basford
Federal Department
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Inglis W.I
MPC Girls
Debra Liebrecht
Rose Chuckree
Mildred Senyk
Sandra Davidson
Lenore Flandra
Gloria Pugh
Judy Ungrin
Joyce Nernberg
Kathy Nernberg
Debra Kiez
Misses Liebrecht
Kiez
O’brien
Emere
Dianne O’brien
Roblin - Russelt District
Kemnay
Gall Watson
Home Econoics
Extension Service
Fityfour
Watson
Monney
Joan Dickin
Robert Coulter
Coppleman
Roblin Russell Institutes
Mental Health Asm
NIB
March of Dimes
Children’s Aid
Peace Garden
Deer Lodge Hospital
Children's Hospital
W.ls
Ecty
Ottawa
Royal Purple Lodge
Colin
Erie
CBC
Clyde Gilmour
Gilmour
CBCFM
CBC Radio
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