Manitoba Moves Toward Unified Public School System
The Manitoba Legislature passed Bill 16 on April 26 creating a unified board to oversee both secondary and elementary education. The change aims to align Manitoba with Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan, reduce over 1200 local boards, and boost provincial funding to improve educational quality for all students.
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Provincial election set for June 23 in Manitoba
Manitoba voters will go to the polls June 23 in 56 constituencies with Birtle Russell nominations this week. NDP named candidate for Birtle Russell, Conservatives meet at Rowburn, Liberals head to Russell meeting. Nominations day is the same as the election, and voting runs 8 am to 8 pm. Jim Dalton, returning officer for Birtle Russell, has set up his office in Birtle for enumeration and official duties.
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May Chamber Meeting Preview and Parade Plans
A May meeting of the Russell Chamber of Commerce is planned for Friday with a talk by the after dinner speaker and early plans for the upcoming Farmers Day. June events will be tied to the Chamber Farm Day and parade preparations.
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Rural Scenes Highlight Farmsteads and Weed Control
Rural residents discuss identified farmsteads near Silverton and the value of community signals. Plans for shelter work and weed control methods are described, noting ground sprayers cause more damage than aircraft and stressing careful chemical use amid wind.
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Festival Winners Present Concert
Festival winners presented a concert featuring soloists Sandy White Janet Edmundson and Kim Smellie plus choirs directed by Mrs EC Sanderson. Trophies were awarded by the Festival Committee president G E Goodman and others including Don Rowat Rod Clement and Mrs Dunsmore.
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Sanderson
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Rod Clement
Dunsmore
Sian Yan ‘Kook
Farmers Help Census Takers In Canada 1906
The 1906 Canadian census of population and agriculture will begin. Agricultural questionnaires are being mailed to farmers to be filled out in advance. Farmers should not mail the questionnaires to Ottawa but await a call. Completing the forms is to the farmer's advantage.
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Liberal candidate Clement seeks nomination in Russell
Former MLA James Clement announces bid for Liberal nomination to represent Birtle Russell. He criticizes Roblin government and vows sound business practices and lower taxes to boost Manitoba. Clement, elected 1949 for the riding, held the seat until 1980.
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Central School Notes and Spring Events Summary
Central School reports a bake sale and tea raising funds for the Student Council on May 1 in Memorial Hall, with $5790 raised. Thanks are given to mothers who assisted. events include a grade seven to eight yearbook project and a June 10 last seven and eight party hosted by grade seven. Reporter CroseCountry Meet at Rossburn on May 17 featured 1.5 mile girls and 4 mile boys races. top finishers from Russell include Valerie Wilson third, Sharon Flamond fifth, Allan Ducharme fourth.
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What’s New at The Library Chapters on the Prairies
A reading overview notes chapters on the prairies as a whole with graphic sketches of first explorers the Indian tribes the great plains the fur traders and their rivalries.
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Pelly Trail Track Meet Yields Many Winners In Fine Weather
The Pelly Trail Division meet produced multiple champions including Pamela Lee and Judy Sudbury among others. Athletes from Aberdeen Jewellery Inglis and Elphinstone earned top finishes in girls and boys events with strong showings in sprints and distance races. Winners advance to the MSSA provincial meet at Sargent Park Winnipeg on June 4.
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Carol Sod
Erstrom
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Roa
You and Your Health Health tips from Manitoba Medical Association
Health guidance from the Manitoba Medical Association emphasizes prompt first aid and practical steps for immediate care. The pro tem group notes practical measures for common injuries and stress the importance of staying calm and seeking professional advice when needed.
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