Manitoba redraws electoral map with all constituencies altered
The Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission proposes new Manitoba boundaries for 57 constituencies using 1976 census data. Winnipeg gains two seats to 28 while the rest drop to 28. Public hearings are set in Thompson, The Pas, Dauphin, Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Winnipeg from October 16 to 20, 1978, with written submissions invited.
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Manitoba
Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission
Winnipeg
Commission
University of Manitoba
Samuel Freedman
U of M
Ralph Campbell
Jack Reeves
C. Rhodes Smith
Hugh H. Saunderson
Charland Prud’ Homme
Thompson
Gordon Crawford
Steel Centre
Legislative Building
Cottingham Runs for Portage-Marquette PC Nomination
A Birtle gathering on September 28 showed strong support for Cliff Cottingham a 31 year old health administrator seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination for Portage Marquette Constituency. Cottingham a former nurse and hospital CEO noted deep ties to farming and community groups including the Royal Canadian Legion and Red Cross.
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Birtle
Cliff Cottingham
Nom
Portage-Marquette
Cottingham
Royal Canadian Legion
Birtle District Health Centre
Cliff
Hesanew
Memorial Mass for Pope John Paul I Announced
St Joseph parish in Russell invites members to a memorial mass for Pope John Paul I at St Joseph on Augusta Street on Friday October 6 at 7 30 pm Father Pol Nieuwlandt will celebrate and preach. Premier Lyon notes Manitobans share shock and grief at his sudden death and praise his hopeful vision for mankind.
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St. Joseph Russell
John Paul
R.C
St. Joseph
Augusta Street
Russell
Pol Nieuwlandt
Manitoba
John Paul 1
Confucius Say on True Manhood and Hard Roads
A concise quote asserts true manhood demands a great capacity and the path to attainment is difficult. The maxim emphasizes discipline, perseverance, and the effort required to develop character and virtue.
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Confucius
Beef and Barley Tournament Queen at Major Pratt School
The Student Council at Major Pratt School sponsors the annual Beef and Barley Tournament Queen contest held with the Beef and Barley Festival volleyball events. High school girls from nearby areas vie for the crown as ticket sales determine the winner. Proceeds fund student council operates. The crowning takes place in the school’s multi purpose room on Friday October 5 before the final volleyball games.
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Major Pratt School
Pratt School
Northwestern Marquette Festival Relocated to Binscarth
The Northwestern Marquette Festival moves to Binscarth for two years with Speech Arts sessions November 13 to 17 at Binscarth Theatre. New bilingual classes in Speech Arts and Music, with Dr. Dennis Essar as bilingual adjudicator and Joyce Wilkinson as English adjudicator, plus thanks to the Cultural Association of St. Lazare for funding. Entries for Speech Arts due October 13. A piano workshop is set for October 27 and 28 with Miss Pearl Schnider as Clinician.
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Marquette
Binscarth
Dennis Essar
Department of
Brandon University
Joyce Wilkinson
Department of Education
Fas
Cultural Association of
Inter-Club Curling league expands with new rinks
The Men s Inter-Club Curling League will operate again this year and expand to include rinks from Churchbridge Esterhzg and Langenburg. Rinks compete for prize money and ropkies supplied by Imperial Oil of Russell with entries due to Secretary G Gordon before October 5.
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Pope John Paul
Lyon
Pope John Pauli
Gerald Keating
Russell Creamery
Smellie Bros. Ltd
Co-op Creamery
Inter-Club Curling League
Reoee
Calgary
V.M.N. Enterprises
Consumer Bureau
Delbert
Irene Deschamps
Denis
Menodie Deschamps
Delbert Deschmps
Elizabeth Adams
Denis Deschamps
Dion
Chrystal
Wilma Deschamps
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