Binscarth Orioles kick off season with sportsman dinner
The Binscarth Orioles opened the 1980 baseball season with a successful Sportsman’s Dinner and Dance on May 17. Attendees included Mayor Gary Douglas and wife, Ray Simms, Roy Cuthill, Bob Wasslen, and guest speaker Ron Low. Returns featured John Picone, a former Stockton player and coach at the University of the Pacific. An exhibition game against the Birtle Blues was held Sunday afternoon amid dust bowl outfield conditions. First game is May 25 at Hamitota with a second on May 27 at 7:00 p.m. Fans are invited to attend.
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Binscarth Orioles
Gary Douglas
Jean
Ray Simms
Manitoba Selor League
Joyce
Birtle
Roy Cuthill
Manitoba Baseball Association
Shirley
Welwyn
Rita
Ron Low
Edmonton Oilers
Tamar Stone
Ron
Bob
John Picone
Stockton
California
University of Pacific
Orioles
Birtle Blues
Ron Shewchuk
Hamiota
Orioles organize 1980 81 officers and team support
The Orioles announce 1980 81 officers and urge support for the team. Tickets are available from any Orioles executive, with details at the ballpark.
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Orioles
Hire A Student program seeks youth for summer work
Community office reports many nonstudents seeking placements as organizers planRussell visits May 20 to 23 to connect employers farmers and businesses with youth registered for Manitoba Private Sector Youth Employment. Rates range from 1.20 to 1.65 per hour depending on age and program rules.
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Cologiste
Russell
Manitoba
Fidler oats licensed by Agriculture Canada for Manitoba
A new spring oat variety named Fidler has been licensed by Agriculture Canada. Developed at the Winnipeg Research Station by the Gat Rust Area Project Group, it has tested since 1976 and shows strong resistance to stem rust leaf rust and smut. It promises good yields and grades, performing as well as Hudson in eastern prairies and especially thriving in rust areas like Manitoba.
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Agriculture Canada
Agrculture Canada
Winnipeg
Gat Rust Area Project Group
Canada
Hudson
Prairies
Manitoba
Manitoban Minister announces 25000 grant for Rural Community Resource Centre
Manitoba Agriculture Minister Jim Downey announces a 25000 grant for the Rural Community Resource Centre for 1979-80. The gift was presented April 23 to Marion Fulton of Birtle and Larry Clark, the centre's director, at Brandon University. The centre, established 1975, runs a rural collection and supports community planning, archives, and education.
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Manitoba Agriculture
Jim Downey
Downey
Marion Fulton
Birtle
Larry Clark
Brandon University
Cancer Clinic Opens at Swan River Ribbon Ceremony
A May 2 1880 ceremony in Swan River marked the official opening of a cancer clinic. Dr Ruth Alison of Toronto, president of the Canadian Cancer Society, cut the ribbon with Swan River officials and Manitoba Division president Robert Cook. Guests included Mayor, Doug Gourlay MEA, and Murray Bater, with service club representatives present.
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Swan River
Ruth Alison
Toronto
Canadian Cancer Society
Alison
Robert Cook
Manitoba
Swan River Pins
Edna Caverly
Doug Gourlay
Murray Bater
Jud Seales
Ellis
Brian
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Madeline Henschel
Vera Kearns
Gertie Boyd
Sheila Westwood
Barb Christianson
Audrey Ferguson
Ernie Lazaruk
Denis Boscher
Jim Christianson
Mert Perrin
Mervin Dunn
Howard Ferris
Murray Hovey
Esquire
Guy McMurray
Doug
MacIsaac
Bro. Turner
Elmer Shepherd
Murray Failoon
Alex Ashey
Dune Wowk
Ori Miller
Variety
Russell Fair
Waldemar Kunn
Cancer Clinic
Diane Grain
R.G. Cook
Dr. Alison
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