Federal loan approved for Lac du Bonnet sewer project
Honourable John R. Garland announced a federal loan of 47 667 to Lac du Bonnet Manitoba for a sewer treatment project. The 20 year loan at 5 percent funds pumping station forcemain and stabilization works totaling about 71 500 with possible forgiveness of 25 percent of principal and interest if completed by March 31 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Garland
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Lac du Bonnet
Manitoba
NHA
Municipal Sewerage Corporation
Bridal shower and wedding plans highlighted in Victoria Beach
Victoria Beach notes a shower in Legion Hall for Daphne Hampton bride elect of August 24 with forty guests and gifts. A stag party at the curling rink honors Arthur Webb set to marry August 24. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Monkman of Grand Rapids visit Mrs. Monkman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Olafson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Broken
Clark
Legion Hall
Daphne Hampton
Arthur Webb
Ernest Monkman
Grand Rapids
Lac du Bonnet Tests Complete Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons conducted over six weeks under Lac du Bonnet Lakers Ski Club with Miss Lynn McCoy as instructor ended Saturday. Attendance high as parents watched. Red Cross awards issued across beginner to senior levels with names of recipients across Tadpoles Minnows Frogs Junior Intermediate and Royal Life Saving Award Bronze Medallion and Bar to Bronze Medallion awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Lee Charles
Ralph
Cindy Nesper
Lori Arseniuk
Laurie Andrew
Ian Zaborniak
Julie Bowen
Danny Grabke
Donny Cherrey
Farida Karim
Kathy Sikora
Sharon
Sandra Chikowski
Kerry Semple
Bobby Brincheski
Jerry Tabak
Susan Karklin
Shirley Beznoski
Lisa Campbell
Rae Semple
Shane McCoy
Randy Blair
Heather Nicoll
Donna Paquin
Maria Fournier
Doris Gward
Zarina Karim
Lynn Weiss
Debbie Griersen
Patsy Brincheski
Maureen Dyne
Guy Paquette
Allen
Local Skiers Shine At Manitoba Championship Meet
Lac du Bonnet and Great Falls skiers dominated the Manitoba Water Ski Championships at Betula Lake on Sunday August 18. Gwen Grabke led the neophyte class by winning overall, and took top spots in slalom, trick, and jumping. James Baker of Great Falls earned a neophyte boys third in slalom, with multiple podiums by Lac du Bonnet and Great Falls competitors in trick and jumping. John Vents of Great Falls won the senior men jumping title, while Irvin Grabke and Vents placed high in slalom and trick. Joanna Terra added a girls’ slalom third, as the two clubs prepare for a rematch on August 25 at 1:30 p.m. including local skiers and Selkirk guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Great Falls
Manitoba
Betula Lake
Gwen Grabke
Brenda Augustine
Luc du Bonnet
Debbie Grabke
James Baker
Brian Bernard
Barry
Baker
Tony Augustine
Ken Dawson
Jim le Roye
Jim
John Vents
Great
Falls
Irvin Grabke
John
Selkirk
Closing program ends Bible School at Lac du Bonnet Church
The Lac du Bonnet Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School closed on Friday August 16 at Memorial Hall. Children performed for parents and friends showcasing two weeks of learning. Attendance was strong and displays revealed student work. Teachers included Joanne Hagglund Ella Mathews Julie Hunchuk June Haglund Gwen Grabke Marion Wauhkonen Hele Stine Sylvia Bjorminson E. Sampson and Pastor E. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
Joanne Hagglund
Ella Mathews
Julie Hunchuk
June Haglund
Gwen Grabke
Marion Wauhkonen
Hele Stine
Sylvia Bjorminson
E. Sampson
Paster E. Bowen
Named Area Works Officer Named Area Works Officer
Captain Wilf B. Rimmer of St. James Manitoba has been named Works Officer to Manitoba Area and will be stationed at Fort Osborne Barracks Winnipeg Army authorities announced. He previously served five years as second in command of No. 2 Works Company Royal Canadian Engineers at Camp Shilo Manitoba after a year in Egypt. At 42 he has a 24 year service record having enlisted in Winnipeg in August 1939.
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Wilf B. Rimmer
St. James
Man
Manitoba
Fort Osborne
Winnipeg
No. 2 Works Company
Royal Canadian Engineers
Camp Shilo
Egypt
Rimmer
Engineers
Corps
Canadian 4-H Exchange Visit to Nebraska Highlights Camp and Farewell
A Manitoba 4-H group led by Wilma Warren traveled to Pierre South Dakota and Burwell Nebraska visiting the state museum meeting county leaders and staying with host families. The trip featured judging demonstrations camping boating water ski ing and a farewell drive in movie and pizza party. The group traveled back via North Dakota and crossed the border enjoying the Peace Gardens.
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Manitoba
Brandon
Nebraska
Pierre
South Dakota
Burwell
Antelope County
Sed -Raet Angeltest
Bennett
Elgin
Beausejour
Diane
Jolene
Bennetts
Randell Dam
North Dakota
Canada
Busy Bees Do Well At Beausejour Rally
Two leaders and seven members of the Lac du Bonnet 4-H Busy Bees Clothing Club traveled to Beausejour on Friday, August 16 for the rescheduled 4-H Rally. Judy Blair and Beatrice Arsénault won blue ribbons for Fitting for Fashion, while the club earned a blue for the rally parade. Majorettes Gail La voie and Jackie Arsenault led the banner procession, followed by the club in yellow blouses and green skirts. Prize winners included Ruby Melquist, Oriana Brown, Marilyn Shura, Marilyn Gille for Project one. Sandra Kabaluk and Judy Blair for Project three. Home Design winners Donna Marion Ist, Bonnie Halliday, Joyce Hirst, Margaret Fryer receiving Eaton's spoons. Donna Marion earned a gold watch from Eaton's for general proficiency. Multiple members won prizes at the Red River Ex and Brandon Provincial Exhibition, including Marion Wauhkonen, Donna Marion, and others for folders, notebooks, and bulletin boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet 4-H
Busy Bees Clothing Club
Beausejour
Judy Blair
Beatrice Arsénault
Gail Lavoie
Jackie Arsenault
Elsie Fryer
Oriana
Eaton's of Canada
Eaton’s of Canada
Donna Marion
Cpl Mansbridge To Be Honored At Farewell Party
Farewell gathering planned for Cpl and Mrs John Mansbridge as he transfers to Winnipeg with the RCMP. Lac du Bonnet Lions Club RCMP members and friends meet at Tall Timber Lodge Wednesday evening to offer gifts and appreciation for his community work including the July 1st celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
John Mansbridge
Winnipeg
R.C.M.P
Lac du. Bonnet
Subscription Renewal Notice for The Leader
The Leader subscription renewal form explains how to read date numerals on the address label to determine due dates. It offers rates: 33.00 one year, 4.00 outside Canada, 5.00 two years, 6.00 outside Canada, and requests printing of name and address in block letters.
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Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Blacktop Upgrade on Powerview Main Street Enhances Town
Powerview council chaired by Mayor James L. Desilets reviewed a fresh coat of blacktop on the highway through Powerview main street praised the Department of Public Works for the improvement with plans for another coat next spring. Council discussed gravel needs for Art Avenue, grass cutting, and ditches. approved tax refund to Christie DeGraves & Co. and considered grants for Community Sport projects. appointed inspectors for waterworks and hydrants with Powerview Utilities Co-Op Ltd. By-Law No 6/63 set George Harbottle as acting Secretary-Treasurer at 300 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Desilets
J. F. Turcotte
George Harbottle
Department of Public Works
Powerview
John Mysak
Art Avenue
Christie, DeGraves & Co
Powerview Utilities Co-Op Ltd
Jos
Turcotte
Alex Carriere
Council
Je.t
Winnipeg man drowns at Nutimik Lake during fishing trip
Dragging operations continue for the body of 45 year old Mr. McKenzie of 623 McMillan Avenue after he drowned Friday August 16 at Nutimik Lake. He and friend Rudolph Zatac were fishing at the eastern end en route to Sturgeon Falls when their boat overturned. McKenzie did not wear a life jacket while Zatac, who wore one, reached shore safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Nutimik Lake
Mr. McKenzie
McMillan Avenue
Rudolph Zatac
Sturgeon
McKenzie
Zatac
Pine Falls Ladies Golf Tourney Yields Close Scores
Mary Ford of Pine Falls finished second with 87 as Elmhurst’s Ann Tachan shot 86 to win. D Quigg led low net for St. Boniface with P Tetreault runner up. Bronze winner H Mallard beat J McCrea. L Esdale won net in Pine Ridge. B division low was R Hoover with M Specht runner up. St Boniface quartet Ollie Hyndiuk H McKay D Kozak P Tetreault won team event. Mrs Li Shave named most honest golfer among 106 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Ann Tachan
Elmhurst
D. Quigg
St. Boniface
P. Tetreault
H. Mallard
J. McCrea
Canoe Club
L. Esdale
Pine Ridge
R. Hoover
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CMHC
Victoria Beach
Traverse Bay
Mildred Hampton
Joanna Terra
Iv.ac
H'er
Wilma Warren
BY Wilma Warren
Peace Garens
Red River Ex
Margaret Fryer
Duster
Janice Sytnick
Serviette
Evelyne Klassen
Cpl. Mansbridge
Springfield
3Rd Street
Powerview Main Street
Mary Ford
Les Office of the
D. G. Crook
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