Albert Beach Man Elected
Albert Beach native Al Thomas recalls childhood in Manitoba and service in the 10th Canadian Armoured Regiment Fort Garry Horse. He later worked as a steam engineer and pipe fitter, became Kamloops Non-Status Indians leader, and now serves on regional boards.
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Albert Beach
Manitoba
al Thomas
Hudson’s Bay
Pas
Churchill
Gillian
Kettle Rapids
Canada
Pine Falls
Manitoba Paper Co. Ltd
Abitibi Mills
B.C
Kamloops
Letters to the Editor on town finances and run-off measures
A Lac du Bonnet reader defends local taxpayers and workers in the Public Works department amid spring run-off. The letter argues ditching main thoroughfares and early thaw conditions helped prevent basements flooding and urges residents to shovel, use fill, and raise property levels when needed. It rebuts claims of mismanagement by Mr Bjorklund and calls for council experience.
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Hecla
Lake Winnipeg
Burtniak
Falcon-West Hawk
Whiteshell
Falcon
West Hawk
Child Lake
Duck Mountains
Manipogo Bay
Lake Manitoba
Bird Lake
Hadashville
Grindstone Point
Hecla_ Provincial Park
Lac du Bonnet
Nutimik Lake
Manitoba
Bjorklund
Public Works Department
Forest Fires Warn Canada On Carelessness
A public appeal calls for fire prevention as 75 percent of forest fires are caused by human carelessness. The message urges cooperation with conservation officers and organizations to protect soil and forest lands, stressing that preventing fires preserves Canada’s timber, soil, and future prosperity.
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Canada
Hepatitis Downtrend Noted by Manitoba Health Minister
Health Minister Rene E. Toupin reports a continuing decline in infectious hepatitis with 1971 first quarter totals of 136 in January 136? and 118 in March. He notes gamma globulin remains available for household contacts while other diseases including meningitis measles rubella gonorrhoea and syphilis show varied totals. Minor illness outbreaks caused school absences between February 29 and March 19.
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North America
Manitoba
Toupin
Lakers Ski Club Steps Up For Arena Upgrades
The Lakers Ski Club funded two hundred dollars to cover interior improvements on basement walls and an additional ice surface gate for a beer garden permit. The independent club with eight executives has remodeled meeting rooms and a building, hosting arena events and supporting community activities. Attendance at Ski Club Bingo nights each Thursday aids ongoing support.
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Lakers
Arena Committee
Lac du Bonnet
Ski Club
Prairie Provinces Forestry Association Calls to Fight Red Marauder
An old proverb about one man and one match frames a call by the Prairie Provinces Forestry Association for public action against the red marauder. The appeal urges individuals to participate in forest defense and fire prevention efforts.
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The
Prairie Provinces Forestry Association
Springfield Leader publication notice and pricing
The Springfield Leader is an independent weekly newspaper serving Manitoba communities including Pine Falls Lac du Bonnet and Seven Sisters Falls. It lists subscription rates 3.00 per year 5.00 for two years within Canada and 4.00 per year 7.00 for two years outside Canada.
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North Segeen Roema
Manitoba
Pine Falls
Powerview
St. George
Great Pointe du Bois
Lac du Bonnet
Pinawa
Seven Sisters Falls
River Hills
Elma
Whitemouth
Provencher
Ruby
Springfield Leader Ltd
Canada
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Daniel
Sode
Page
Springfield
R. D
Bob) McKay
R. R
Bob) Lesko
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