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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1983
Page
6
A columnist laments steroids and doping in Pan American competition from the 1967 Winnipeg flood of enthusiasm to current drug testing in Caracas Venezuela. He argues athletes faced pressure to win, notes Soviet East German advantage, and calls for accountability by officials and society.
At the fifth annual Northwest Region 4 H light horse and pony competition in Dauphin on August 20, ten 4 H members earned spots on the regional team. Judges Dawn Wallace and Sandy Alexander assessed showmanship and equitation across multiple classes, with prizes drawn from raffle ticket sales supporting the team.
Parkland Horse Council met August 20 at Dauphin to finalize plans for a September 18 trail ride from the Elks pens at Lake Audle in Riding Mountain National Park. The event runs 10 am to 5 pm with a noon lunch stop and a scenic autumn route, weather permitting. Contacts: President Bjarni Walterson Winnipegosis 656-4945, Vice President Linnda Baker Binscarth 532-247, Secretary Val Sealy Ste. Rose 447-2804, Treasurer Kay Forbes Dauphin 638-5447.
The article notes Brian Mulroney and Sooory Orr pictured with crossed hockey sticks. It suggests Mulroney could do well if he navigates opponents and hints at overseas holidays with his three sons. It reports a minister resigning after ten days and mentions Alberta millionaire Elmer Knutson known for quitting. It references the start of two political parties.
Prairie Canada produces up to half of North America’s ducks and relies on wet years for nesting. Recent droughts and habitat loss have lowered production by about 50 percent in some areas, despite more ponds. Fewer broods and ongoing habitat squeeze threaten autumn hunting and related tourism valued at over 200 million dollars annually.
The text discusses inviting youth to join 4-H activities in school and harvest season. It mentions a Quebec exchange with Open House exploration and a two week trip, with chaperones Val Boucher and others. It lists participants from Howick and Quebec and emphasizes time management and future benefits from 4-H skills.
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