MacDuff closure debate rouses call for abolition
In capital headlines the debate over MacDuff closure intensifies with calls for immediate abolition and questions about Conservative and Liberal positions ahead of elections. Critics urge thorough committee debate while insiders note rising campaign funding and costs, with official estimates reaching millions as parties prepare for the vote.
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Capital Hill
Liberal
Conserva
Campagn
Nelson Cantongusy
Perty Treasu
Passage of pension plan resolution by Manitoba Legislature
The Manitoba House passed a resolution urging the federal government to enact a contributory old age pension plan by a recorded vote of 53 to 0. Debates on parity prices for farmers exposed sharp exchanges, with Earl McKellar challenging Pete Wagener on farm living standards and proposing market studies and expanded credit. Despite delays, progress continued on bills and committee work, with heavy sessions ahead. Community notes mention a Friendly Fellows bazaar, a Selkirk visit, sympathy to the Bjorklund family, and praise for Claydon Construction’s bridge project across the Whitemouth River led by councillor George Rerick, reeve Henderson, and MLA Oscar Bjornson.
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Tion
House
Roblin
Earl McKellar
Souris-Landsdowne
Pete Wagener
Ndp Fisher
River Hills
Whitemouth
Claydon
George Rerick
Reeve Henderson
Oscar Bjornson
River Hills News Notes and Church Dedication
Birthday greetings for John Beaser and Kent Rohrig mark April celebrations in River Hills. St Pauls Lutheran church in River Hills held a March 25 dedication with a large crowd and lunch served by church ladies. Mrs Rudolf Hawk joined the church on March 25. Karl Zechel sold the farm to Art Merke. Mike Klepatz celebrated an April 3 birthday. MFA local plans a late April or early May variety program.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
River Hills
Rudolf Hawk
MFA
Karl Zechel
Art Merke
Whitemouth Notices and Society Roundup
Mrs G Ans of Rennie hosted a dinner party on Saturday March 24 with relatives and friends in attendance. Ed Lange and Julius Bencharski visited Steinbach March 22 for a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mrs Pete Rystephaniuk and Patricia visited relatives in the city during the weekend of March 24. Sympathy is extended to the wife and family of the late Mr Birger Bjorklund who died Sunday March 25.
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B. Bjorklund
Ed Lange
Julius Bencharski
Steinbach
Chamber of Commerce
Pete Rystephaniuk
Patricia
Birger Bjorklund
United Church Concert and Bissett Bantam Champs Recap
The United Church board of stewards hosts a concert at Rice Lake Community Hall on April 7 with matinee at 2:00 pm and evening show at 8:00 pm and invites new members on April 8. The Bissett Bantam Braves celebrate a provincial championship won on March 25 with praise for players including Ron Krause Hannes Bell Morly Clark and others.
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The
United Church Board of Stewards
Rice Lake
United Church
Bissett Bantam Braves
Bantam
Ron Krause
Hannes Bell
Morly Clark
Morley
Terry Barton
Terry Griffith
Larry Adolf
Bissett
Lindsey Kowalchuk
Kenny Allan
Harvey Swain
Wayne Wold
Hamiota
Wayne
Pine Falls
Great Falls Bowling Club Elects Officers and Local News
The Great Falls Bowling Club elected Ina Ryplanski as president and Belle Sinnock as secretary treasurer after balloting at the Community Hall. The league will operate Pine Falls alleys every Monday with eight teams, captains chosen by top averages. Also noted are birth announcements, hospital updates, staff changes at local power plants, a curling outing, and complaints about the bad road between McArthur Falls and Pine Falls.
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Great Falls
Ina Ryplanski
Alex Bradley
Belle Sinnock
F. Kalinowsky
Pine Falls
Richard Thomas
David Rosner
Jack Komerossy
Dagney Bleakney
Jim LeRoye
Frank Wenski
Warren Sinnock
McArthur Falls
Canada
Pine Falls Community Notes From Local Meetings and Events
Pine Falls listings include meetings for Rec rooms, Machinists Union, Boy Scouts, Minor Hockey wind-up, Investment Club, Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. Community updates note Elsie Bowyer moving to Pine Falls April 24 to help relatives in their store. Also reports on crocus bloom in Victoria trip, Joe Tachan moving to Elmhurst Golf Club, Gordon Harrison wedding in Toronto, and a Pine Falls Horticultural Society course with guest speaker from Whitemouth.
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Oes
Streamliners
Manitou Lodge
Machinists Union
Pine Falls Investment Club
Rebekah
Legion Hall
Legion Meeting
Ladies Auxiliary
Elsie Bowyer
Winnipeg
Pine Falls
W. Rout
Obituary for Birger Bjorkland of Whitemouth
Birger Bjorkland aged 61 beloved husband of Elizabeth Bjorkland of Whitemouth died March 25. Funeral service held Wednesday March 28 at Whitemouth United Church with Rev P Larson officiating. Burial followed in Whitemouth cemetery.
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Birger Bjorkland
Whitemouth
Elizabeth Bjorkland
Whitemouth United Church
Rev. P. Larson
Obituary of Bjorkland Farmer in Whitemouth District
The late Mr. Bjorkland, born in Stockholm, Sweden, came to Canada 57 years ago and farmed in the Whitemouth district for 45 years. He is survived by his widow, his father Nelson, three daughters Mrs. Tom Liddie of St Vital, Mrs. Lorne Zenert of Whitemouth, Lorna at home, three sons Ivan of Elma Melvin and Clifford at home, and six grandchildren. Funeral chapel arranged.
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Tery
Renshaw
Mr. Bjorkland
Stockholm
Sweden
Canada
Whitemouth
Nelson
Tom Liddie
St. Vital
Lorne Zenert
Lorna
Ivan
Elma
Melvin
Clifford
Funeral service for Mrs. Laela Lester at St Michael’s Victoria Beach
Funeral held Saturday March 31 at St Michael’s Church Victoria Beach for Mrs Laela Ateah Lester 61 of Pinecrest Fur Farm who died March 28 in Winnipeg General Hospital Rev T Saunders officiated Mordue Funeral Home in charge. Survived by husband Rex three sons Bert Glen Lorne and three daughters Mrs Walter White Mrs Vernon Leex and Mrs Jim Chapel.
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St. Michael’s Church
Victoria Beach
Laela Ateah Lester
Pinecrest Fur Farm
Winnipeg General Hospital
T. Saunders
Mordue Funeral Home
Lester
Rex
Bert
Glen
Lorne
Walter White
Vernon Leex
Jim Chapel
Community club hosts cribbage and curlers weekly events
Despite poor weather conditions both events moved satisfactorily. Hospital Guild members are reminded of the Luck Supper on April 6 at p.m. The community club sponsors a cribbage tournament with 28 players. first games were held last Wednesday and continue weekly. Curling reports a rink traveled to Evelth Minnesota for a bonspiel including J. Kearns J. Callum R. Krampetz and B. Lawson.
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Evelth
Minn
J. Kearns
J. Callum
R. Krampetz
B. Lawson
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Diefenbaker
Lions Club OF
Beausejour
Pine Falls Pine Pharmacy
Pine Falls Restaurant
Rout's General Store
Bake-Rite Bakery
LAC DU Bonnet Eagle Cafe
Andy's Bakery
Springfield Leader Ltd
General Store
Malkoske
Thomson
Milbrandt
Manitoba
Friendly Fellows Ladies Club
Fred Polaski
Selkirk
F. Henschel
John Beaser
New York
Jim McLean
Dauphin
Kent Rohrig
Mike Klepatz
Oscar Russell
United Church School
Stan Gittins
Hugh Carrier
Gorma
Jacqueline
K. C. Fergusson
Selkirk General Hospital
Walter McReady
Walter
Rollie Richardson
Seven Sisters
Ron Ryckmans
Robert Oakes
Michie Melillo
Glen Oakes
Mike
Kelsey
Jack Kearns
Jack Callum
Bill Lawson
Ronnie Krampetz
Jack
United States
Kearns
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
IPEG
Win Woops
Janet Iwanick
Victoria, B.C
Joe Tachan
Elmhurst Golf Club
Mrs. Tachan
Gordon Harrison
W. Harrison
Toronto
Gordon
Laela Atear Lester
Rosemary and
Pat
Seven Sisters Community Club
Gordon Henschell
A. Krampetz
C. E. Precious
Lac du Bonnet
Man
Pointe du Bois, Man
Lewis Jewellers
AVON
Hazelridge
Rennie
Vivian, Fort
Alexander
Manigotogan
Wadhope
Ton] Smolak
Chevrier Blvd
Esso
Esso Tractor
Peter Klassen
Lac Dus Bonnet
D. M. Cousins
D. J. Currie
Lou Huhn
Imperial
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