Manitoba Legislature Passes Budget Focuses on School and Water Projects
The report outlines new spending for a Portage la Prairie mental detection unit, retraining for delayed children outside institutions, highway construction and maintenance, Shellmouth reservoir surveys, and Assiniboine diversion study. It notes Crop Insurance Act amendments and increased Water Board funds as urgent items. Backbenchers Obie Baizley and John Ingebrigtson delivered pro government support while opposition leaders reacted with cautious skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
School of
Portage la Prairie
Portage la Prairie Assiniboine
Water Supply Board
Obie Baizley
Osborne
John Ingebrigtson
Churchill
Baizley
Ingebrigtson
North
Local Social Notes From Whitemouth and Nearby
Winnipeg visitors include Al and Phyliss Hood of Stratae and relatives. Local residents Ed and Lange toured Lac du Bonnet with daughter. Harvey Hill and family visited from Winnipeg. W A honored Mrs J Davisson on farewell. Millie Hunt birthday party at Lorne Molinski’s. Councillor Sudletsky back from hospital. Fred Cousins birthday celebrated. Toboggan party for fifteen students at the Braun home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Lange
Lac du Bonnet
Mrs
Herb Dancut
Whitemouth
W. A
J. Davisson
Davisson
W.A
Millie Hunt
Lorne Molinski
Yula Balanyk
Dorothy Despins
Martin Braun
Weekend Recess Briefs Shadow Throne Speech Reception
After the weekend recess lawmakers offered few praise for the Throne Speech or government, signaling mixed or tepid responses to the plan with critics voicing concerns about its contents.
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Nets Over 50 Dollars
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary reports a successful turkey raffle at the Men’s Bonspiel with over 50.80 dollars from ticket sales. Mrs. F Legall and Mrs. Robinson were noted as top sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Ladies Auxiliary
F. Legall
Robinson
Linda Johnston
Carol Harrison
Mary Sands
Phillys Romano
United Church Association of Women
Hudson Bay
Canadian Legion Auxiliary
C. Roberts
M. Farmer
Arlie McGuire
C. Sawdyn
C. Miller
Pine Falls
M. Mackie
Barbara Howe
Win Woods
Betty Wood
Miss Emsley
Doreas
Muriel Morris
Pat Thornton
Dorothy Keith
Lil Bosma
Ben Magnusson
Smith
Mesdames Fortier
Gardiner
Keith
Home safety urged as dangers of suffocation and poisoning loom
An urban health column warns parents about suffocation and poisoning hazards for children and older adults. It lists choking risks from small objects and foods, safe storage of medicines, proper labeling, ventilation when using chemicals, and cautions against leaving bottles or bags within reach. The article previews a continuation on home safety in the next issue.
Local Notes From Bissett and Vicinity
Community updates list Mr Norm McLeod’s hospital discharge and speedy recovery wishes after a wood sawing accident. Vera Snyder marks her tenth birthday on February 15. Mrs Bowyer remains in Winnipeg hospital. The Hannes Bells welcome their seventh son born in February. T Shier and family visited Victoria Beach. Bissett Home and School met February 20 at 8 00 pm with children’s entertainment. A Rice Lake Community Club dance was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm McLeod
Bissett
Bissett Home and School
Rice Lake Community Club
Municipal Council Hears Lighting Upgrades South of Lac du Bonnet
Public works board approves 100 watt Mercury Vapor street lights for Wood Street and Park Avenue corridors east of Lac du Bonnet Edward Street. A long list of payments to individuals and vendors totaling numerous small grants and service charges is recorded including utilities, fuel, supplies, and equipment firms with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Cherrey
A. Wood
Mary Horbatiuk
North Star Oil
D. Wenzoski
Dori Holm
R. M
Brokenhead
Armco
Sovreign Life
Willson Stationery
H. R. Eade
City of
Winnipeg
L. Sytnick
Martin Kushner
Lavoie Motors
Ivor Winberg
W. Wazny
Sandford Petersen
L. Sikora
Receiver General
Postmaster
M.H.S.P
Man. Tel. Sys
Powell Equip
Macleod
Union of Man
West End Tire
Dept. of Health
E.M. D.B
Lac du B. Water Co-op
K and S. Equip
D. Hrabarchuk
W. Maslow
C. P. Ex
Springfield Leader
Russell
Roy
Ldb
Peter Skrupski
W. Lussier
M. Chase
N. Ferchuk
M. Bryk
M. Gradowski
Zolandek Bros
P. Klassen
Prairie Equip
Irvin’s Electric
N. Bozmanin
P. Sikora
J. Nawolski
Cheese Ham Casserole From Mrs Downey
Make a white sauce with butter milk flour and grated cheese. Cook macaroni and add to the sauce with salt. Combine chopped ham horseradish and mustard. spread over the top and press in. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes in a greased casserole. Serves 6. Mrs. Sylvia Downey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Downey
District Home Economist
Great Falls Welcomes New Residents And Local Happenings
Community updates list new arrivals Jack and Martyn Kearns and Walter and Katy Kristofferson moving from Seven Sisters Falls to Great Falls. Ron Muncer leaves for Seven Sisters. Rollie Richardson to McArthur plant and joined Married Men's Football. Ron Ryckman relocates to Winnipeg. Stag events honor Larry Metzler and a curlers gathering. First Great Falls Scout and Cub Troop Open House February 26. Local hockey action noted with junior and senior teams facing Seven Sisters and Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Manitoba Hydro
Seven Sisters
Brandon
Selkirk
Winnipeg
Pinawa Curling Club
Winnipeg Electric Co
Jack
Martyn Kearns
Seven Sisters Falls
Kearns
Crescent
Walter
Katy Kristofferson
Ron Muncers
Kristoffersons
Carpenter
Rollie Richardson
Mighty McArthur
Rollie
McArthur
John Veats
Ron Ryckman
Ron
Joyce
Curling Club
Larry Metzler
Larry
Anderson Hall
Warren’ Sinnock
Gunner Postnicks
Allan Bracken
Carl Petterson
Herb Minter
Lac du Bonnet
F. Kalinowski
Verne Piech
Curling Returns Highlight Homer Thompson Family Link
Eyewitness notes Homer Thompson sidelined the strong Johnny Usackis rink from Lac du Bonnet for the second straight week. The observer mentions Homer is brother to Murray Thompson, a noted former Seven Sisters standout, suggesting curling talent runs in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Thompson
Johnny Usackis
Lac du Bonnet
Homer
Seven Sisters
Murray Thompson
Funerals Held For Beverley Kutcy And Henry Ewanska
Prayers were said for Beverley Kutcy 21 of Beaconia at Russell Funeral Chapel Beausejour on February 6 with a February 7 service at Ukrainian Catholic Church Thalberg and burial in the churchyard. she died February 2 in Winnipeg General Hospital. Henry Ewanska 57 of Hazelridge had Requiem High Mass February 14 at St Michael's Cook's Creek after death February 10 in St Boniface Hospital. he leaves Mary his wife three sons Ted Joe Bryan his father Anthonie and siblings Sophie Minnie Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Beausejour
Thalberg
Beverley Kutcy
Beaconia
Winnipeg General Hospital
J. Iwanchuk
Steve Kutcy
Nick Ogradnick
Panko Kutcy
Winnipeg
Henry Ewanika
St Michael's Church
Cook's Creek
Henry Ewanska
Hazelridge
St. Boniface Hospital
F. Wolyski
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary
Ted
Toronto
Joe
Bryan
Anthonie
Stanley
Chicago
Sophie Ewanika
Minnie Magura
Mike Kalaciak
Local Community Club Hosts Spot Dance For All Ages
February 20 event sees Corianne LaBos siere and Peter Dresse winning the spot dance. The piece praises older couples joining the day and urges support for the community club. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Billy Clarke and family on the death of his wife February 4 in Bissett and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corianne LaBossiere
Peter Dresse
Bissett
Billy Clarke
Bissett Juvenile Hockey Triumph in Beausejour
The Bissett juvenile team beat Beausejour 9 to 5 on Saturday with Meade Fults Rousseau Barton scoring. The team then tied Pine Falls 6 all in Pine Falls with Robinson Rousseau and A Fults each scoring twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Heausejour
Ron Meade
Austin Fults
Duncan Rousseau
Winston Barton I
Beausejour Hotel
Beausejour
Pine Falls
Robinson
Rousseau
A. Fults
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Don Steiner
Ee Molinski
Blake Thompson
Gray
al and
Phyliss Hood of
Stratae
Harvey Hill
Alex Hill
Dave Drew
Wm. Sudletsky
Fred Cousins
Lions Club OF
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
By Win Woods
Safeguard
Pointe du Bois
Transcona
Manitoba Hydro Atomics
Manitoba
Carl Birstow
Harvey Battram
Les Morgan
Morgan
Great Falls Curling Club
Jack Kearns
Charlie Precious
Jack Callum
Bill Lawson
Big Pine Falls
Vera Snyder
Hannes Bell
Mrs. T. Shier
Mrs. Shier
Victoria Beach
Stan Gittins
Joan Muncer
The
Seven
Springfield Leader Limited
Hockey News
Marie Fraser
Bairy PA
Imers OF
Canada
Terone
Nciens
Committee ON Alcohol Education
Edmonton Street
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