Winter brings GST session praise and community events
The Birtle-Ellice Recreation Report thanks attendees of a GST information session in Birtle and promotes numerous local programs. Highlights include workshops on December 6 at Fort Ellice Leisure Centre, adult volleyball and badminton signups, Red Cross Emergency First Aid on November 28–29, and youth programs such as Canada World Youth and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Also noted are upcoming Birdtail Ski Club meeting on November 27 and the Scott Tournament of Hearts Playdowns at Birtle Curling Club November 30 to December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtle
Revenue ‘Canada
Birtle and District
Recreation Office
St. Lazare and Foxwarren
Red Cross
Birtle Hospital
E.F. Foundation
Studnts
France
Germany
Sweden
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Canada World Youth
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Caribbean
Canada World
Carol Potter
Box
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Birdtail Ski Club
Youth Connection Centre
Birtle Curling Club
Sheri Kotelo
Ellice R.M. withdraws support for proposed conservation district
The RM of Ellice Council met on November 17 with Reeve Boucher and several councillors. The board passed a resolution withdrawing its support from the upper Assiniboine Conservation Districts after a letter from the Conservation Districts Commission. Other topics included road conditions after Riverside Construction, oiling a road, Vet grant mail, a motor grader shed telephone, and convention attendance funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the
R.M. of Ellice
Boucher
Lewes
Fouillard
Wotton
Huberdeau
Lowes
Conservation Districts Commission
Lowes - Huberdeau
R.M. of
Secretary of the Board
R.M
R. Blouin
Reeve Boucher
Huberdeau - Lowes
M.T.S
A.m.’S
Dinner theatre at Foxwarren draws wide praise and sold-out crowd
A November 16 Foxwarren School Dinner Theatre raised funds for the Foxwarren History Book. Iris Bamford and Kay Burdett co-hosted the dinner for 184 guests, followed by Foxwarren Ladies Ensemble performances honoring Irving Berlin. The second half featured songs and tap dances, with special thanks to Shirley Ryan and a sold-out run attracting attendees from many communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxwarren
Iris Bamford
Kay Burdett
Connie Ryan
Shirley Ryan
Shirley
Foxwarren and district news and community notes
Local residents travel to Winnipeg for a lodge sister’s funeral while others extend sympathy for the Dearle family of Moosomin. Ensemble performances tour Inglis and Birtle, with Christmas tape available. Florence Widdicombe completes a five year book project. Community gatherings occur in Yorkton and Birtle with church services planned in Binscarth. Includes reflections on ideas and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Falloon
Marie Bartram
Birtle
Bessie Dillabaugh
Ellen Everett
Minnedosa
Winnipeg
Verna Thibodeau
Marilyn Jones
Warren
Bernice
George Graham
Connie
Elmer Ryan
Norman Dearle
Moosomin
Peggy
Dearles
Foxwarren
Greta
Peter
Mary Kort
Indian Head
Lil
Maurice Falloon
Linda
John
St. Catherines
Ont
Inglis
St. Mathews Lutheran
Roblin
Pionner Lodge
Reg
Jean Fallon
Jack
Florence Widdicombe
Altona
Florence
Widdicombes
Canada
Samuel Branch
Friesen
Violet
Harry Ellis
Joyce
Les Muir
Yorkton
Jim
Dan
Wes
Pioneer Lodge
Frances
John Kort
United Church
Michael Wilson
Binscarth Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Birtle-Ellice
Ellice R.M
Irving Berlin
Elaine Dixon
Izzy Baline
Berlin
George and
Evie Simms
Russell Happy Helpers
Silverton
Russell Arena
Ryan Preston
Cantoneid
Roy Rogers
Dales Evans
Rathclair
Rossburn
Altamont
Kenton
Vista
Angusville
Hamiota
St. Lazare
Binscarth
Russell
Solsgirth
Brandon
McAule
An News
MacIsaac
Adiamond
of Ellice
Foxwarren & District News
Vanguard Credit Union
Cac
GIC
Windy Acres
Man
America
Prancer
Hank
Betty Smith
Windy Acres Cinema
Russell and District
Reavie’s Pharmacy
Ameras
Carleton & Blue Mountain
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