W I Convention to be held in Brandon Manitoba 1978
The 1978 Manitoba Women’s Institute annual convention will be held June 6 to 8 in Brandon at the Agriculture Extension Centre with about 250 delegates. Executive secretary Gwen Parker notes the convention follows six regional meetings in late April and early May. Guest speakers include Val Buschau Gail Peshheau and Marie Salway. Thursday sessions feature Jane McKay Nesbitt Dr Robin D Connor and Fred McGinnis. Kathleen Hamblin of St Jean will be installed as president-elect for a two year term. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion canvasses for the Salvation Army this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Women's Institute
Brandon
Agriculture Extension Centre
Gwen Parker
Val Buschau
Gail Peshheau
Children's Aid Society of
Western Manitoba
Marie Salway
Neepawa
Jane McKay-Nesbitt
Winnipeg
Robin D. Connor
University of Manitoba
Fred McGinness
Brandon Sun
Ladies Auxiliary
The
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 159
Salvation Army
Toba Women's Institute
Lois Edie
Dugald
Irene Grant
Georgia Hyndman
Cardale
Florence Johnston
Swan River
Grace Levenick
Souris
Margaret McLean
Portage la Prairie
Open Golf Tournament Posted By Russell Detachment
Russell RCMP announces annual Open Golf Tournament on Wednesday May 24 1978 from 10:00 am to noon at Russell Golf Club. Entries requested for singles doubles or foursomes. Debbie Werboweski, a university student from Kamsack, joins as special constable for the summer through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Detachment
Russell Golf Club
Debbie Werboweski
Debbie
Kamsack
Manitoba Agriculture Hall of Fame honors Shipley Stefanson
Rollie Shipley and Eric Stefanson are inducted by Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc. Shipley, born in England and active in Russell and Birtle, influenced farming, land values, and tenant support. Stefanson, Winnipeg-born, served as MP, Gimli municipal official, and Interlake Development Corp. leader, championing farms and rural development. Ceremony slated for July 26 during Pioneer Day events in Austin, Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rowland Shipley
Russell
Eric Stefanson
Gimli
Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Inc
Rollie Shipley
Epworth
England
Canada
Birtle
Manitoba
Rossburn
Tear
Russel
Trust and Loan Company of Canada
Canada Permanent Trust Company
Shipley
Trust and Loan Company
Winnipeg
Vestfold
Daniel McIntyre
Winnis
Viking Masonic Lodge
Selkirk Kiwanis Club
Stefanson
House of Commons
National Defense
Interlake Development Corporation
Arborg
Austin
Hall of Fame
Pioneer Day
Royal Bank appoints E G Swain as Russell Branch Manager
The Royal Bank of Canada announces the appointment of Mr. E G Earl Swain as Manager of the Russell Branch succeeding Jim Bailey who retires after 39 years of service. Swain, a Boissevain native, joined Boissevain Branch in 1968 and has held roles across Manitoba including Erickson Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Royal Bank OF Canada
E.G
Earl) Swain
Russell
Swain
J.P
Jim) Bailey
Bank
Mr. Swain
Boissevain
Manitoba
Erickson
Theft of cattle squeeze and trailer in Roblin area
Police report details the theft of a PEARSON cattle squeeze from Livestock Equipment Thedford Nebraska with silver gray finish. A T shaped transport trailer, also silver gray with black rims, is missing. Anyone with information should contact Russell RCMP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Pearson
Thedford
Nebraska
Russell R.C.M. Poli
P R A C Recommends Abandonment of Rail Subdivision
The Prairie Rail Action Committee suggests abandoning the CN Ridgeville Subdivision from Emerson to Fredensthal by December 1985. The report cites social and economic trends, rail service impacts on Fredensthal, and the need for $1 million in upgrades as not justified by grain volume, with a seven year transition for producers and elevators to adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transport and Wheat Board
Otto Lang
Prairie Rail Action Committee
PAU
Fredensthal
Dominion City
Wolves Tracked by Radio Tags in Riding Mountain Park
The Canadian Wildlife Service and Parks Canada conduct a four year study in Riding Mountain National Park Manitoba tracking 18 wolves with radio collars. Researchers monitor movements weekly from aircraft to assess pack dynamics, prey relations, and impacts of outside activity on this ecological island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Wildlife Service
Parks Canada
Lu Carbyn
Western & Northern Region
Corbyn
National Park
Riding Mountain National Park
The
Ark
Canadian Grain Task Force Plans Elevator Explosion Workshops
The Canadian Grain Handling Association forms a task force to study prevention of fires and explosions in elevators. Director MLR Thompson of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool says workshops will be organized across major grain centres with workers and management participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Grain Handling ‘Association
I Elevators
Mlr. Thompson
Saskatchewan ‘Wheat Pool
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. I
Kathleen Hamblin
St. Jean
Reggies
Tohn
Joe Clark
Supreme Court
Senate
Cuckooland
Agriculture Hall of Fame
Rom
Mar. Sveranson
Oak Point
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Lisgar
Manitoba Housing and Enewal Corporation
MERC
Asessippi
Royal Bank
E.G. Swain
P.R.A.C
Simmental Buil
Miles Glasman
M & J. Farms
Peter Sawatsky
Killarney
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