Filmon Eyes Rural Recovery Ahead of Manitoba Election
The piece notes a 21 member committee planned to mark Manitoba’s 125th birthday, with a $1 million budget and public input. It praises rural economic gains, tourism promotion, and cabinet visits, while reporting Reform Party staying out, seen as favorable for the Tories in the 1995 election.
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Manitoba
Gary Filmon
Crown
Rick Derksen
Steinbach
Claudia Weselake
Jim Downey
United States
Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Canada
Winnipeg
Filmon
Russell
Manitoba Community Newspaper Association
Lawn bowling sparks on-air challenge and charity match
A Winnipeg radio host recalls a playful televised lawn bowling feud sparked by a critic from Elaine Jones. The on-air dare led to a charity exhibition on an artificial green, drawing 600 spectators and a $2,500 War Amps payout as Elaine Jones defeated the host 25-4.
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Elaine Jones
Winnipeg
Australia
Elaine
War ‘Amps of
Canada
Warren Vs. Jones
Bill Lobchuk
Portage la Prairie
Russell
Lac du Bonnet
Carman
Manitoba Blue Cross
Aidan O'Brien
Warren
Bill Neil
Manitoba
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