Manitoba delays metric speed limit change in April
Canada moves toward metric highways with eight provinces switching to kilometres per hour by September. Manitoba pauses until April amid election concerns, while Ontario Quebec and western regions push ahead or prepare signs. Experts warn of possible early accidents, but officials expect quick driver adaptation nationwide.
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Manitoba
Metric Commission
Quebec
Quebec National Assembly
Ontario
Territories
Britaan
United States
Canada
Municipal Fee To Rise For Vital Records Issuance
The cost for birth, marriage and death certificates will double to $2 starting October 1. Health Minister Lau rent L. Desjardins announced the rise, under the Vital Statistics Act which authorizes municipalities acting as division registrars to issue these certificates to the public. The cost previously stood at $1 and now the new fee applies to records processed by division registrars.
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Laurent L. Desjardins
Vital Statistics Act
Office of Vital
Russell Horticultural Show Draws Large Attendance
Spectators filled the hall for the Annual Russell Horticultural Show on August 20, admiring flower displays from gladiolus to house plants. Light frost reduced entries in some classes while junior workshops boosted junior exhibits and awards highlighted by prizes for African violets, geraniums, and unexpected decor as volunteers praised helpers and sponsors.
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Russell
Russell Women's Institute
Olive Arnott
Roblin
Russell Horticultural Society
Robin
F.L. Skinner
Helen Skinner
Elsie Knowles
Ment
Mod Squad
Albert Parsons
Birtle
Golden Boy's
WJ. Wolfe
Norma Schmidt
Grace Ledingham
Lila M. Bily
Geo. Mintenko
Petracek
Frank Cicierski
Simpson-Lear
Simp
Allert Parsons
Birtleilber Schwalm
A. Petracek
Thora Smith
Mattie Berg
Parkway Co-op
Frank Cicieraki
Bily
Lila Bily
Rev. Pettit
Geo. Bell
Sherri Thompson
A. Robin
Bev Pettit
Blanche Brown
Shild
Sheri Thompson
M. Ziprick
Notice to Advertisers for Russell Beat and Barley Festival
Special Shopper will be mailed by September 26. Ad deadline set for Friday September 9 1977 to ensure delivery to all 000 households. Thank you.
Binscarth Orioles win Manitoba Senior title in thrilling finish
The Binscarth Orioles defeated the Hamiota Red Sox 9 to 8 in the bottom of the ninth to clinch first in the Manitoba Senior Baseball League. Garth Neville pitched all nine, earning three playoff wins, as Reg Parton and Dale Gies delivered decisive hits in the final frame. Murray Bradshaw presented the trophies to the team, with Gerry Fall named MVP of the playoffs.
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Binscorth Orioles
Hamiota Red Sox
Garth Neville
Neville
Mike Labassierre
Dennis Anderson
Derson
Orioles
Red Sox
Reg Parton
Dale Gies
Parton
Murray Bradshaw
Binscorth
Oriole
Bob Wasslen
Thomas Ryles
Frank Richardson
Riverside Cenuck
Gerry Fall
Binscarth
Dauphin Redbirds
Angusville Cardinal
Miner Ray Hainstock Became a Thompson Shift Boss
Ray Hainstock, son of Jack and Mrs. Hainstock of Pilot Mound, trained at Keewatin Community College in The Pas to become a miner technologist. After five years underground, he took a leave to study, returned to Inco Manitoba in Thompson as a geologist, and now trains as a shift boss, aiming for advancement with experience.
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Ray Hainstock
Inco ‘Metals Co. Ltd
Thomp
Ray
Jack Hainstock
Pilot Mound
Russell
Keewatin Community College
Pas
Inco
Birchtree
Thompson
Manitoba
Litle
Keewatin
Canada
Inca
Sorf
Inco Metals Co. Ltd
Lawson Wins Ladies Again at Russell Open Golf
Donna Lewior of Brandon captured the championship title at the Russell Ladies Open with a 92, repeating as winner for the fourth consecutive year. Beatrice Craig led First Flight, Ollie Kiez won Second Flight, and Elsie McLaughlin topped Third Flight. Spike Kieper earned the Laing Putting Trophy with 30 putts. Lavona Susenski claimed Closest to the Hole and High Hidden Hole, while Dot Brigadier took Longest Drive. The event drew 60 players from Neepawa, Yorkton, Gilbert Plains, Dauphin, Shoal Lake, and Brandon despite rain.
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Donna Lewior
Brandon
Reavie
Elsie McLaughlin
Dauphin
Barb Dow
Russell
Laing
Spike Kieper
Lavona Susenski
Shoal Lake
Dot Brigadier
Yorkton
Neepawa
Gilbert Plains
Marion Wilson
Bee
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Ottawa
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Metric
Alan Listiak
Queen's University
U.S
P.C. Boite
Australia
Lamp
Lavonne Graham
Elvas Thompson
Albert Petracek
Langenburg
Saskatchewan
Seth Ziprick
Leanne Thompson
Edith Parsons
Louise Ciierski
Gertrude Reichmuth
Marlene Pettit
Paul Luba
Brock Wolfe
Larry Kalyniak
Conrad Nicholson
Walter Weir
Binscarth Orioles
Binscarth Orioles Ball Club & Executive 1
Oriole Ball Park
Russell Banner
By Debbie Lave
Gord Friesen
Betty Pash
Lawson
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