Canada Cup musings mix praise and doubt about hockey’s showcase
A columnist reflects on the Canada Cup’s value and fan enthusiasm, arguing the tournament's purpose is overrated yet the Canada versus Soviet Union rivalries deliver raw excitement. He lauds Gretzky Lemieux, Serge Savard, Dale Hawerchuk, Grant Fuhr, and notes Soviet openness and Gorbashev's glasnost while criticizing leadership and self-gratification motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Baumann
Tom Clements
Flicka Wells
Ray Korkiala
al Eagleson
Canucks
Russkies
Canada
Harold Ballard
Maple Leafs
Team Canada
Wendell Clark
Harold
Lemieux
Pittsburg
Serge Savard
Mike Keenan
Dale Hawerchuk
Winnipeg
Grant Fuhr
Comrade Gorbashev
Soviet Union
Russell Curling Club Prepares For 1987 88 Season
The Russell Curling Club held its fall meeting on September 17 to organize committees set seasonal fees and finalize plans for the 1987 88 curling season. The ice plant is on and ice making is underway. The Beef and Barley Bonspiel begins October 9 with a full entry of thirty two rinks. regular curling starts October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Curling Club
Grant Steski
Banner
Lorraine Kilimnik
Anntte Mansell
Harvey Kearns
Grant Bily
Terry Stonehouse
Hazel Miller
Lorne Kilkenny
Clark Council
Gail Clement
Murray Wilson
Adelin
Parkland Horse Council reports strong year
Parkland Horse Council celebrated a successful year with meetings on June 25 and September 1 and six clinics plus a competition. Members earned recognition on the 4H North-West Regional team bound for Brandon’s Provincial Championship. Coaches from Parkland pursue Level Western Coach certificates with PHC grants supporting development and travel to national events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Horse Council
Brandon
Parkland
Rossburn Woodland Ranch
Sadie ‘Turko
Gary Lundmen
Dauphin Combined Training Association
Inglish Farms
Dianne Clowes
Grandview
Donna Buchanan
Donna
Helen Orr
DMCTA
McCreary
Horse & Pony Club
Elaine Banefield
Elaine
PHC
Dauphin
Diane Clowes
Rossburn
Linda Baker
Alvin Kingdon
Binscarth
Sadie Turko
CEF
Manitoba Horse Council
Jim Haggin
Manitoba
Manitoba seeks Consumer of the Year nominations
Manitoba announces its second annual Consumer of the Year award for Manitobans who help others become knowledgeable and resourceful shoppers. A committee from Manitoba Consumers' Bureau, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, Consumers' Association of Canada Manitoba, and the BBB will select the winner to be honored during Consumer Week October 26 to 31. Nominations close October 8, 1987. info lines 945-2658 or 1-800-782-0067.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onsumer
al Mackling
Manitoba
Consumer of the
Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau, Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Consumers’ Association of Canada
The
Better Business Bureau
Mackling
Margaret Stansfield
Manitoba Community Places grants update for Russell Binscorth area
The Manitoba Community Places program allocated three district grants but denied funding for the Russell Memorial Arena Russell Pool Committee and Binscorth Athletic Association projects. The fall intake is closed with hopes for future grants and a three year program plan. An arena curling rink diploma course is set for October and a leisure conference will occur late October focusing on recreation and special needs. Dauphin region Culture Heritage and Recreation outlines 1967 88 priorities including a recreation conference in 1988 fitness work with ethno and multicultural staff and training for recreation directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Russell Memorial
Russell Pool Committee
Russell
Binscorth Athletic Association
Manitoba Community Places
Leisure
Dauphin
Culture, Heritage and Recreation
Beef and Barley Days origin and statue milestone in Russell
Kinney led the Beef and Barley committee as the festival began in 1972 with a logo and buttons. Artist Bill Yakubowski built a 3.7 metre bull statue weighing 907 kilograms that still stands near Highway 16. The festival featured a carnival past and a Cattlemen's Round-up, with entertainment from Guy Lombardo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Beef and Bailey Committee
Billy Yakubowski
Yakubowski
Highway 16
Elks Hall
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadians
Carlton Show Band
Ronnie Prophet
Irish Rovers
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Churchbridge
Sask
Russell Arena
Ione
Hobby Haven Sport & Gun Shop
P.O. Box
Virden
Man
Curling Club
L & L Radio & TV
Texaco
Russell - Binscorth Recreation News
Pollock Atoreaton
Leech Printing
Canadian Forces Base
Shiro
Morden
Crown and Anchor
Mala Shoes
Russell Clinic
Hasting’s Hearing Aid Centres Ltd
Donald Street
Royal Bank
Bia
Rosser Ave
Randon
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