Major Pratt Collegiate Holds Awards Night
Spring themed Major Pratt Collegiate Awards Night featured master of ceremonies Ovide Poitier and Judy Germain reading the honour roll. Football trophies went to Gary Henschel James Gallant Bruce Stewart Pete McLeod Bob Robert. Trojan awards to Carol Dreilick etc. Pins awarded to Grade 10 and Grade 12 students. Coaches Montgomery and Fowler honored for football work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt Collegiate
Memorial Hall
Ovide Poitier
Canada
C. Sanderson
Judy Germain
Eldon Montgomery
Doug Fowler
Gary Henschel
Trojan
James Gallant
Bruce Stewart
Pete McLeod
Bob Robert
Carol Dreilick
Kaban
Ger
Tim Lee
Blaine Burgess
Joyce Bans
Gerry Bicknell
Gloria
Montgomery
Fowler
Mr. Peltz
Ron Falkevitch
Nelson Genaille
Frank Germain
Bruce Gooda
Mike Melnyk
David Smyth
Jerry Weselak
Mr. Collins
Debbie Beso
Orlla Calvert
Joyce Evans
Rey Hutton
Wendy Klimack
Brian Kolesky
Janet Kons
Angela Lungal
Tom Magnowski
Yona Marschall
Marlene Munro
Merilynne Orr
Gloria Pugh
Gloria Pugh,’ Margaret Rennie, Robin Rannie, Bud Stanchuk. Grade 12: Mr. Chesen
Audrey Collins
Bill Fraser
Donna Gulak
Shelley Howe
Joan Iwaniuk
Brenda Liebrecht
Lyle Liske
Clifford Muodle
Marilyn Parmentier
Brenda’ Siwak
Ken Turner
Barb Tanner
Wilma Thickett
Mr. Hollier
Carol Caroline
Brandon Airport Day Sunday at McGill Field
Brandon Flying Club and Maple Leaf Aviation host Airport Day at McGill Field to promote general aviation in Southwestern Manitoba. Activities include a Fly-In Breakfast from 9 to 12 and an Air Show from 1 to 3 featuring Manitoba aerobatic pilot Al Peitch and Canadian Armed Forces display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
al Peitch
United States
Canadian Armed Forces
Binscarth Orioles Defeat Cardinals in Exhibition
Binscarth Orioles of the Manitoba Senior Baseball defeated the Angusville Cardinals 2 to 1 in an exhibition at Angusville. Reg Parton and Herb Andres homered twice each to pace the win, with Ron Fallon adding a homer and fine defense at short. Don Gies earned the win in relief of Andres as Charlie Gallant took the loss amid Angusville pitching. Barry Wowk led Angusville with two hits including a double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binscarth Orioles
Manitoba
Learue
Angusville
Antsiville Cardinals
Otga
Reg Parton
Herb Andres
Ron Fallon
Don ‘Gies
Herb ‘Andres
Reg Parten
Charlie Gallant
Barry Wowk
Cardinal
Kinsmen Club Reports Busy Year Under Leader Gord Rutar
Under the guidance of Kin Gord Rutar the Kinsmen have pursued many projects this year. The fashion show and merchandise display drew praise and a larger event is planned. A $1,500 bingo on June 2 is co sponsored with the legion. The Kinettes reported a financially successful rummage sale. The Air Cadet Committee enlisted 14 Kinsmen to help dig for a new school site on Monday night from 6:30 to 9:90. The Kinsmen also formed a local fastball team and work continues on the Kinsmen kiddies fund with play grounds trees and equipment repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althougn the x
Kin Gord Rutar
Legion
Kinettes
Air Cadet Committee
The Newcomer and Community Resistance in May 1972
A reader letter argues newcomers face subtle discrimination in the town. The writer defends diverse ideas and urges welcoming, involvement, and dialogue. They critique local governance and staff choices, defend board nepotism concerns, and challenge dismissive attitudes toward education and youth, urging progress through inclusion.
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Ghent
Sss
Install Officers of Russell Lodge 152 Royal Purple
The District Deputy Lady Enid Wishart completed installation of officers for Russell Lodge No. 152 Order of Royal Purple. Swan River May Lord, with Past Honored Lady Shirley Dunn assisting, Roblin May 4th, Mable MacDonald and Lois Laycock as assistants, Madeline Henschel as Chaplain, Hazel Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Lodge No. 152
Order of Royal Purple
Our “Lodge
Enid Wishart
Swan River
Shirley
Dunn
Roblin
Mable MacDonald
Lois Laycock
Madeline Henschel
Hazel
First Russell area events feature races and tours
Esterhazy hosted the first stock car races May 13 with Bob Lane winning an 8 cylinder class. Kinsgoll and District Personal Care Home opens June 1 for fifteen residents, with staggered admissions. A Major Pratt Collegiate walkathon raised funds for jackets as four Main Street crashes spark concern. Ronnie Low won a $100 pool in the NLL game. Inglis spring fastball tourney set for June 18. Heather Clunie of Foxwarren will perform in Winnipeg May 27 with other festival selections. Russell golf events show Murrey Wilson and Lorne Robinson winning in flights. Ben Craig takes second in championship. A bicycle safety note recalls reflector tape rules and RCMP instruction. Local government shifts include Manitoba Hospital Services Commission funding for personal care home costs. Harold Yeo transfers to High Prairie, Alberta, closing Russell Indian office. on-reserve administration to begin. Spy Centre, a two-year-old colt, tops Assiniboine Downs sale at 1650. Job's Joy sells for 1350. Russell Mens Golf Club spring outing scheduled at Gilbert Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telefata
Esterhazy
Bob
Lane
Kixsoll and District
Pratt
Main Street
Ron Low
Dauphin Kings
U.S.A
Inglis
District Chamber of Commerce
Winnipeg
Heather Clunie
Fox Warren
Russell
Birtlemans
Murrey Wilson
Lorne Robinson
Frank Gallant
Ben Craig
RCMP
R.M of
Manitoba Hospital Services Commission
Harold Yeo
High Prairie
Alberta
Harold
Indian Affairs Branch
Spy Centre
Kurt Zimmer
Ted
Assiniboine Downs
Kurt
Job
Russell Mens Golf Club
Gilbert Plains
Trophy winners from various Manitoba community groups
A dense, OCR heavy list of trophy names and recipients from branches such as Royal Canadian Legion No 85 and No 150, Pureity Rebekah Lodge, Masonic Lodge No 101, and Elks Lodge No 20. Mentions crown winners in voice choirs, vocal solos, folk dances, and scholarships across Birtle, Binscarth, Foxwarren, Foxwar, and surrounding areas with individuals like Cheryl Shield, Joy Garnett, Peggy Bradshaw, and Cae Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Legion Issue
Women's Institute
Clement Bros. Bar C Ranch
Binscarth
Royal Canadian Legion Russell
Foxwarren
Prokop
Adam Geras
Birtle
Cheryl Pizzey
Heather Gun
Foowaret
Adi
Rev. D. Bourbonnais
OML
Peggy Bradshaw
Cheryl Shield
Bingearth
da Maxwell
Barker
Russell
Tad Mix
Win
Andrews
Reneel
Elks Russell Lodge
Joy Garnett
Elks
Joy, Garnett
Royal Bank of Canada
Birle
Cae Olson
RCMP Bicycle Safety Program At Major Pratt School
On May 17 1972 the local RCMP held a bicycle safety program at Major Pratt School. Constable Vajdik spoke to Grades 1 to 8 about proper safety equipment and highway act rules. A bicycle rodeo for six stations tested balance and signaling. 180 students participated and top scores reached 140 of 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Pratt School
J. Vajdik
R. Anand
L. Rollings
P. Gremin
Yele
Karen Berg
Kerry Coulter
Gordon Frieze
Liane Garnett
Curtis “Helvik
David Olson
Noella ‘Sidoryk
Duncan Spurway
Allan Stanchuk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Major Pratt Collegiate
J. Shaw
Ing
Kim Peltz
E. Kilimnik
J. Dow
Ynda ‘Tibbatts
W. Johnson
Johnson
M. Kawchuk
Pat Perr
Brandon Airport
Cardinals
Angusville Cardinals
Letver
Langford
Bill
CIS
CLS
Lorraine Martin
R.C.M.P
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