Montgary Eyes reopening of pollucite and lepidolite mine
Montgary Explorations plans to reopen the Bernie Lake property east of Lac du Bonnet in May to ship pollucite ores rich in cesium and lepidolite for glass and other industry uses. Initial underground work targets 700 feet to reach ore. stockpiled spodumene and ore for potential mill construction. Prices cited include pollucite around 300 per ton and processed metal up to 2000, with financing sought including a 500000 bond and stock underwriting.
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Cnlgary Explorations
Bernie, Lake
Lac du Bonnet
George A. McCartney
Montgary
U.S
Canada
Quebec
North America
Africa
H. T. Leslie
Springfield Constituency Election Sees Large Swing
The Springfield constituency recorded a dramatic shift as a candidate rose from last place to victory by about 3100 votes, in an aggregate tally around 1600 votes. The result highlights a major turnaround and rapid voter realignment.
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Per
Springfield
Poll results hint at voter preferences across constituency
The list shows how electors voted across the constituency, noting that the figures are unofficial and intended to illustrate voting patterns rather than official tallies. Local observers emphasized the partial nature of the data and cautioned against drawing final conclusions from the results.
River Hills Ella and Della River Hills Social Note
Grand owners of Thetev purchase are Mrs. Milton Kroker and Mrs Mary Bobychuk. Nettie Hieman hosted a March 21 birthday event. A lucky Easter Bunny basket winner was chosen at a Beausejour store. Mr and Mrs Tom Cadeau and family returned to Shellington Ontario after visiting Mary’s parents. L Christensen from Winsby recently visited Walter Carter Construce. Continued on Page
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Thetev
Milton Kroker
Mary Bobychuk
Nettie. Hieman
Beausejour
Tom Cadeau
Shellington
Ontario
Mary
Mr. L. Christensen
Win Sy
Walter the Carter
Lac du Bonnet Police Court News March 18 outcomes
Provincial Police Court in Lac du Bonnet heard cases presided by Magistrate Isaac Rice. Fort Alexander’s Victor Courchene fined $50, three months license suspension. Manigotgan pair Palmer Seymour and Lawrence Hardisty guilty of breaking entry and theft, given suspended sentences plus $25 costs. Red Lake’s Reginald Neill jailed one day for false pretences. Bissett’s Alice Murphy guilty of possession of a still, fined $100 plus costs. Pie du Bois Gilbertson fined $25 for open liquor in vehicle. Great Falls Patrick LeCoy fined $10 for public intoxication. Allegra’s Walter Bilecki seven days for intoxication and failing to stop. Landerville’s Mary Mulbaba $200 fine for illicit liquor charges. Fort Alexander’s Stewart Dorie fined $15 for public intoxication off reserve. Juveniles reprimanded for stealing at Lac du Bonnet school. some guilty of disturbance and arson with varying penalties. Louis Starr of Beausejour convicted of breaking and entering theft, two-year suspended sentence, $50 costs, $72 restitution. (Continued on Page 8).
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Memorial Hall
Lac du Bonnet
Isaac Rice
A. Sarchuk
Attorney-General's Department
Victor Courchene
Fort Alexander
Im Palmer J Seymour
Lawrence Hardisty
Manigotogan
Senki Conrad Henderson
Ft. Alexander
Headingley
Reginald Neill
Red Lake
Ontario
Alice Murphy
Bissett
Gilbert Gilbertson
Pie. du Bois
Patrick LeCoy
Great Falls
Walter Bilecki
Allegra
Headingly
Coats
Stewart Dorie
Rice
R.C.M.P
Louis Starr
Beausejour
Raymond ‘Wilson
Eagle, Nest Lodge
Starr
Diefenbaker Leads Conservatives To Big Victory In Canada
John Diefenbaker was elected Prime Minister as Conservatives won 209 seats, Liberals 47, and CCF 8. Voter turnout reached 79 percent with 54 percent backing the Conservatives, while Social Credit failed to win a seat. The result reshapes the government and surprises with the fall of noted figures M. J. Coldwell and Stanley Knowles. The new premier faces a significant mandate and a strong opposition.
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John D. Diefenbaker
Canada
Liberals
CCF
Social Credit
Conservatives
M. J. Coldwell
Stanley Knowles
Diefenbaker
Municipal Grants Advance To July Payout For 1957
Provincial treasurer Hon C E Greenlay says unconditional grants to municipalities will be paid by July instead of December 31. This year 2 500 000 dollars is distributed at 3 dollars per person based on 1956 census, to be used flexibly by each municipality for varied needs.
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C.E. Greenlay
Greenlay
Local Talent Performs In Pine Falls Ice Carnival
Pine Falls arena hosted an ice carnival on March 8 and 9 with full seating. Eight four Pine Falls student skaters and visiting Winnipeg participants including Marilyn Warren Rev J Nakka Joanne MacInnes and Robert Spears performed. Queen Lorna Allyson crowned received a train case. princesses Eileen Vincent and Doreen Morrisseau got pen and pencil sets. Pine Falls Cadette band attended. Margar et Ann Begley was the instructor.
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Pine Falls
Winnipeg
Marilyn Warren
Rev. J. Nakka
Joanne MacInnes
Robert Spears
Rhythm
Lorna Allyson
Eileen Vincent
Doreen Morrisseau
Pine Falls Cadette Band
Margaret Ann Begley
St Theresa Ladies Hold Bazaar in Pine Falls
The St Theresa's Church ladies guild in Pine Falls held a bazaar on Saturday March 15 at the Chateau. President Mrs Ina Berthelette opened the silver tea. Conveners and helpers included Mesdames Ford R Harrison C Lavalle I LaFrance G St Croix Dodd and F Tremblay. Prize winners were Mrs R Bowman Brenda Dankowsky Mrs A Boyer Mrs R Rigg Mrs Lavoie Lac du Bonnet Mrs Dodd and Mrs J Desilets. Net proceeds about 730 dollars will go to the St Theresa Parish fund.
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St. Theresa’s Church
Pine Falls
Azaar
Chateau
Ina Berthelette
Mesdames Ford
R. Harrison
C. Lavalle
I. LaFrance G. St. Croix
Dodd
F. Tremblay
R. Bowman
Brenda Dankowsky
A. Boyer
R. Rigg
Lavoie
Lac du Bonnet
J. Desilets
St. Théresa Parish
Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to McMullen
A Manitoba Chamber of Commerce tribute banquet honored Mel McMullen former executive head on March 20 at the Marlborough Hotel Winnipeg. Speakers praised his energy and leadership while noting his 10 year term and role as deputy minister of Industry and Commerce. A large attendance including editors from Manitoba Weekly papers underscored the respect for his work and contributions to Manitoba commerce.
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M.J.G.’ McMullen
Manitoba and
Canadian Chambers of Commerce
Marlborough Hotel
Winnipeg
McMullen
Chambers of Commerce
Mr. McMullen
Department of Industry and Commerce
Manitoba
Gurney Evans
M.L.A
Sanford Evans
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Mel McMuhen
Evans
Earl Murray
Neepawa
J.D. Houston
Boissevain
J.W. Wade
Lac du Bonnet
John Lawrie
Fort Garry
F.L. Jobin
F.J. Scott
M.A. MacDonald
Pilot Mound
A.W. Hanks
St. James
T.E. Wilkins
Killarney
Lt. Bennet
Carman
Hlf. Friesen
Winkler
Dennis G. Cro0k
A.E. Heppner
Morden
Robert Hughes
Transcona
R.W. Tuckwell
M.W.N.A
Geo
Manitoban Appointed To Stabilization Board Advisory Committee
The Honourable Douglas S. Harkness announces John McCallister of Portage la Prairie Manitoba has been named to the Advisory Committee of the Agricultural Stabilization Board. McCallister runs a diversified farm with grain crops sugar beets and livestock and has been active in local and provincial farm groups. Churchill offers tourist sights and sport fishing thrives across Manitoba with Arctic grayling attracting anglers in the north.
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Douglas S. Harkness
John McCalllister
Portage la _ Prairie
Manitoba
Agricultural Stabilization Board
McCallister
Portage la Prairie
Easter Week Services at St John and St Mary and Whitemouth
The weekly church schedule lists Maundy Thursday 7:30 p.m. at St John’s Anglican Church with Holy Communion for women. Good Friday 11:30 a.m. Ante Communion and Sermon. Easter Day 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion and Sermon with Church School and Nursery. St Mary’s Pointe du Bois: 9:30 a.m. Ante Communion and 7:00 a.m. Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion and Easter at Whitemouth 3:00 p.m. Easter Day Holy Communion and Sermon.
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Maundy
ST. Mary's Church
Pointe du Bois
Whitemouth
Luther Church Service Led by Jack Bjornson at Cross
The Lutheran Church of the Cross in Lac du Bonnet will hold an April 6 service at 11 am led by Vice-Pastor Garth W. Lof with Sunday School at 10:00 am There will be no service on April 13.
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Lutheran Church of the Cross
Jack Bjornson
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