Lac du Bonnet Chamber Welcomes New Members
Six newcomers joined the Lac du Bonnet Chamber at the December meeting held December 9 at Cas ey's Inn. W Fedorn of Lac du Bonnet Cleaners Ernest Donin Roger Guzinski of Manitoba Hydro Vic Worona of Highway Garage Vic Sarapa of Flying Services and Adam Arneson were welcomed by vice president James Gormican. Dennis Findlay of the Department of Industry and Commerce spoke as guest. The group outlined a festive light competition rules set and prizes. Members urged protest over a provincial tourism booklet omitting the village and noted plans for a Boatman Show booth in Winnipeg March 25–26. The next meeting shifts to the second Monday, January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Casey’s Inn
James Gormican
W. Fedorn
Lac du Bonnet Cleaners
Ernest Donin
Roger Guzinski
Manitoba Hydro
Vic Worona
Highway Garage
Vic Sarapa
Flying Services
Adam Arneson
Dennis Findlay
Dept. of Industry and Commerce
Butchart
Western Boundry
No. 1
Winnipeg River
Southern Boundry
Dennis Crook
Joe Sparman
H. Park
Xtrus
Walter Zarecki
Manitoba
Department of Industry and Commerce
Lac du Bonnet
Department
Winnipeg
Irvin Grabke
W. C. Hardy
Pine Falls
Hardy
J. W. Wade
Altona
Sprague
Carberry
J. L. Brown
Curlers Open Artificial Ice at Lac du Bonnet Club
The Lac du Bonnet Curling Club hosted a Saturday ceremony to christen its new artificial ice. Curlers from Winnipeg Seven Sisters Pinawa Great Falls and Pointe du Bois attended with J Gormican as chair. Attendees included MLA O F Bjornson Mayor Walter Zarecki and Reeve H Olensky. Reeve Olensky and Oscar Bjornson cut the ribbon as Mayor Zarecki followed with the first rock. Joe Sparman delivered the first rock while Fred Law and Charlie Precious swept. The event featured later friendly games and refreshments served by the ladies curling club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Ing
O. F. Bjornson
Walter Zarecki
Reeve H. Olensky
Fred. Law
Grain Exchange Club
Manitoba Curling Association
C. Precious
Oscar Bjornson
Joe Sparman
Fred Law
Charlie Precious
Ladies Curling Club
Neal Nilsson wedding at St John’s Lac du Bonnet
Diane Hilda Nilsson and William John Neal were united in marriage at St John’s Anglican Church Lac du Bonnet on November 23. Rev Fryer officiated with organ by Georgina Kirby. The bride wore white nylon lace and net with a rhinestone crown, bouquet of red roses. Attendants included matron of honour Jane Valentionis and bridesmaid Dagmar Nilsson. Best man David Neal and usher Ed Sharkey. After a Wenigo Resort reception the couple honeymooned in the United States and will reside in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal - Nilsson
Jane Valentonis
Dagmar Nilsson
David Neal
Ed. Sharkey
Wendigo Resort
States
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Pine Falls Junior Riflemen Award Winners at Banquet
The Pine Falls Junior Rifle Club awarded bronze and silver Dominion Marksman buttons to D Bartlett J Cutter D Lavallee D Rapley P Hebert W Litchfield D Veilleux C Huhn B Watson and D McLennan plus others from Powerview for rifle proficiency. Top scorers received Canadian Civilian Association Marksmen crests, and club members entered Postal League matches. prizes for fishing and hunting were awarded and a film show followed a dance by the Winnipeg River Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Wm. McLeod
McLeod
Stan Gold
Pine Falls Game and Fish Association
Dominion
D. Bartlett
J. Cutten
D. Lavallee
D. Rapley
P. Hebert
W. Litchfield
D. Veilleux
Pine Falls
C. Huhn
B. Watson
Powerview
D.M
D. McLennan
Don Sauve
George Oakes
George Dahl
Canadian Civilian Association
Marksmen
B. Wat
Wildlife Crusader
Flix Filion
Minnedosa
Rivers
Portage
Selkirk
Barry Safruik
Jocelyn Gold
W. V. Ritelifiela
B. ‘Watson
Golf Club Reports Successful Season
The Pine Falls Golf Club held its semi annual meeting in Armouries Hall on Sunday December 8. Directors for 1964 were named and praise given to the greens keeper, club manager, and committees for a bumper year with increased membership and new equipment. Plans for next year covered work and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls Golf Club
Armouries Hall
Fairway
D. A. Cutten
Greens
Tallman Constn to Pave PTH 11 From McArthur Falls
Tallman Construction Co of Winnipeg won the bid to pave PTH 11 from McArthur Falls to Pine Falls. The Minister approved the tender of 638,288.00 with work to start in spring 1964. Commonwealth Construction bid 659,979 and Nelson River Construction 713,415.00. Tallman bid includes base course and bituminous paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman Const. Co
Winnipeg
Jury Finds Death Accidental In Pine Falls Collision
A coroner's jury in Pine Falls ruled Herbert Baker died October 5 from injuries in a two car crash near Pine Falls. No one is to blame. Baker, 66, and his wife Sarah, 67, were riding with Mrs. Jane Derry. Others injured include Miss Barbara Moore and two Moore passengers from Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Herbert Baker
K. I. Johnson
Baker
Sarah
Jane Derry
Mary Moore
Anne Biggins
Chalmers
Subscription Renewal Form Notice From The Leader
The data numerals after your address show due dates such as 12-3-63 for March 12 1963. Please renew by mailing 33.00 for one year or 4.00 outside Canada, and 5.00 for two years or 6.00 outside Canada. Include name and address, print clearly, and note Audit Bureau of Circulations rules. NEW SUBSCRIBERS use this form and allow one week for arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Springfield
Bissett Emergency Gold Mining Aid Extended Four Years
The federal government extends the Emergency Gold Mining Assistance Act for four more years to keep Springfield area mines viable. Springfield mines have received 2,342,583.30 to 1962, with the largest subsidy in 1961 at 250 231.75. MP Dr J Slogan said extension preserves the Bissett community and notes the grants are outright, based on ounces bought by the Canadian Mint, not provincial loans. Devaluation of the Canadian dollar has raised gold receipts to 37.84 Canadian per ounce, enhancing mine earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Springfiel Antonio
Gold Mines Ltd
Forty-four, Mines Ltd
M.P
Community of
United States
Pinawa Gets Automatic Dial Telephone Service
A new automatic dial telephone office in Pinawa began service at 7 a.m. on December 17, announced by the Manitoba Telephone System. The underground installation serves Pinawa and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, with seven-digit numbers like 753-2255. Temporary service had been available since last August. Residents should use all seven digits for local and long distance calls, dialing O for a Selkirk toll operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinawa
Manitoba Telephone System
Whitesheil
Ment
Selkirk
Busy Bees Hold Christmas Party
The Lac du Bonnet 4-H Busy Bees Club met on Tuesday December 3 for a Christmas Party. Thirty two members followed a short business meeting with games and carols before Santa Claus distributed gifts in the exchange and the evening concluded with a luncheon hosted by the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet 4-H
Busy Bees Club
Santa Claus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul VI
Holy Land
St. Peter
Paris
Nice
French Riviera
TNS
Legion Hall
Rifle Club
Ray Dugard
A. Sippola
Stuart Jansson
Rickie Dean
Stuart Clark
J. W. Kahle
Stan Oakes
Steven Gold
Don Rapley
H. LaFrance
I*red David
J. ‘Kahle
Wayne
Windsor
C.I.L. Crest
Winnipeg River Boys
Golf Club
Messrs
Geo. Groves
Fred McFadden
Mel Jaster
Tony Jorowski
Fred Harrison
Homer Thompson
Art Vellieux
Bill Boivin
Garth Crockett
Tallman
Springtfield
3Rd Street
Lac du Bormet
Man
Bissett
Santa
Cristmas
Busy Bees
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