Cattle rustling on rise in Manitoba in 1970s report
Manitoba lawmakers debate a surge in cattle rustling tied to beef prices. Officials cite 490 cases in 1972 up from 146 in 1970, urging the government to pass a brands act requiring owner branding and shipment manifests with inspectors at auctions and borders. Local beef growers press for action amid two rustler types and past losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Dillon
Manitoba
Harry Graham
PC - Birtle-Russell
al Mackling
Manitoba Beef © Growers’ Association
Ross
Ken Riddell
Warren
Interlake
Tle
Riddell
John Collins A Winner At Speech Contest
John Collins placed second in the District Speech Contest at Kenora Ontario on May 5 1973. Keith Richards won and will compete in the June 16 regional contest in Omaha Nebraska. Collins would take Richards place if he could not attend. The Russell Toastmasters promoted Russell with white hats bearing beef and barley county slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cusitar
Harry Shondra
John Collins
Barry Abbott
Dale Brown
Craig Nelson
Bob McMurray
Kenora
Ontario
A. Russell
Winnipeg
Barry Cox
Cliff McJannett
Keith Richards
Bill Akins
Kieth Richards
Omaha
Nebraska
Russell
Beef & Barley County
Dale
Bull and Bailey
David Lewis
N.D.P
Lewis
Toast
Thompson
Lynn Lake
Dauphin
Brandon
John Oldham Seeks NDP Nomination for Roblin Region
United Church minister John Oldham of Roblin announced his bid for the NDP nomination at the May 25 meeting in Grandview. At 28, he cites fair taxation, new hospitals and personal care homes, regional vet clinics, recreation grants, water and sewer work, and opposition to rail-line abandonment as core NDP goals for Inglis Roblin Grandview Ethelbert Pine River and Camperville areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oldham
United Church
Roblin
NDP
Grandview
Oldham
Inglis
Ethelbert
Pine River
Camperville
Russell Homemakers Hold Achievement Day at Knox United
Russell Homemakers held their Achievement Day on April 18 at Knox United Church with judge Mrs. Joan Clement. The program featured O Canada 4-H pledge and songs by the girls, plus reports, a dress review, and letters of thanks to sponsors the W.I. Sixteen members earned years of service awards and pins while Janet Glasman received the Silver Rose Bowl for embodying the 4-H motto. A lunch by the WAI followed, thanking participants and supporters for a successful 1972 73 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Knox United + Chhurch
Joan Clement
O Canada
Karen Russell
Jo-Ann Womeski
Betty Smith
Witty
W.I
Jo- Anne Sawaryn
N. Leifer
Jaime
Cindy Ross
Saint-Maureen Liske
Bev
Darlene Huston
Jo-Ann Worneski
Glenda Berke
Teresa
Stasiuk
JoAnn Worneski
Saren Russell
Janet Glasman
Bev Stevens
Illa Collins
Barbara Dilts
Debbie Huston
Marnie Muir
Angie Senek
Mary Shaw
Shannon Tataryn
Russell Homemakers
Ar Robimon
Pettinger
Janet
The
Royal Bank
Jean Stevens
Adelaide ‘Robinson
Robyn Lange
WAI
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society Posts Profit and Bursary
The society reports a $200 profit from "The Sit" production and agrees to award a $50 bursary to a drama course applicant. Applicants contact Dick Pugh at 160. Remaining funds strengthen the financial base for future productions. The Lady from Maxims cost over $500. A retinitional meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Amateur Dramatic Society
Dick Pugh
Lady
Maxims
Bishop Sewing Graduates Nine at Russell Library
Nine women from area centers completed six levels of the Bishop Method of Clothing Construction sponsored by the Pelly Trail Community Schools Program. On May 10 1973 Russell Regional Library hosted the graduation with Certificates of Achievement awarded by Community Schools Coordinator Greg Hartnup after Jan Murray oversaw jacket fitting and level completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varius
Pelly Trail
Russell Regional Library
Jan Murray
Greg Hartnup
Community Schools
Russell With
Jan
Binscanh
Angusville
Betty Wiseman
Ian Murray
Pelly Trail Division Teachers Resign and Board Actions
The Pelly Trail School Division held a May 8 meeting in Russell. Principal Wayne Johnston resigned to take a job in Carman Manitoba, with regret. resignations also accepted for Agnes Jolicoeur Bonnie Martin and Loreen Jackson. New leaves granted for Sylvia Newosad and others. Open House planned for Major Pratt School to showcase additions. A staffing rescision motion failed. A Maintenance Seminar for custodial staff set for June 2 at Major Pratt. Interview night planned for May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelly Trail
Rossburn
Jackson
Sylvia Newosad
Elphinstone
Concordia
Fargo-Moorehead
C. S. Eagleton
Pratt
Comlex
Department of Education
Russell
Anglican Social Guild Meets at Russell Rectory
The Anglican Social Guild of St Matthews in Binscarth held its May meeting on the 8th at the Russell rectory hosted by Rev Sells with six members and one visitor. Plans were formed for a half price rummage sale on June 2 and lawn and church improvements were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews
Binscorth
Russell
Selis
Sells
Binscarth Park
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers appoints Barry G M as GM and Secretary Treasurer
SQUNCEMENT G H Witherspoon, president of the Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association, announces Barry G M as General Manager and Secretary Treasurer. M M McCallum joins after serving as advertising manager for several suburban weekly newspapers. The association has 91052 member communities and offices at 404 322 Donald St Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Witherspoon
Manitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Barry G. M
McCallum
Newmpagese Ta Wienleas Pal
SOS Sota Foceaton Ore Weekly
Donald St
Winnipeg
Meee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Regere
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Graham
Harry Enns
Lakeside
Mackling
RCMP
Winnipeg ‘Tribune
Anc
Joanne
Lorraine Abbot
Teresa Stasiuk
Jlly
Debbie Aston
Debbie Laskowski
Ress
Leniws
Connie Woreski
Dramatic Society
Bishop Sewing
Wun-Oroaacaser
Ferre Beron
Cbc-Tv
North Blumn
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Pratt Collegiate
Binscarth
Dauphin Redbirds
MacAuley Blazers
Orioles
Cora Dilts
Russell and District
J. J. Cross
Grand Chapter of
Order of the Eastern Star
Harvey Gilmour
Pilot Mound
Rebekah Assembly of Manitoba
Rebekah
Pelly Trail Division
Cient
Anglican Social Guild
Snitoba Weekly Newspapers Association
Barry G. McCall
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