Elliot Lake Centre Move Sparks Regional Tension
Residents of Lac du Bonnet and Elliot Lake clash over the proposed nuclear centre site. Manitoba and Ontario officials debate employment impact while Ottawa and Winnipeg pressure shape the outcome. A planned march by Elliot Lake women aims to influence decision makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot Lake
North-Western
Ontario
Ottawa
Elliott Lake
Gordon Churchill
Lester Pearson
Oscar Bjornson
Duff Roblin
Lac du Bonnet
Roblin
D. Howe
Manitoba
Chow
Cation
D. L. Campbell
O. Bjornson
I’l
Lay
Bjornson
Elliot Tite
Kincardin
Lake Huron
Thompson
Pas
Uranium City
Rankin Inlet
Dr. J. Slogan
M.P
Dr Slogan
Whiteshell
C. of C. Holds Successful Theatre Night
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful theatre night at Walbec Theatre on February 24. The program featured The Seven Hills of Rome and shorts before a packed audience. A. W. Brown thanked supporters and drew for 150 gallons of fuel oil, with Mrs. G. Chevrefils declared the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
In the Legislature This Is Dignity
Press reporters face criticism for exaggerating minor events in the House. Over the week a party leader wore a red sleeping cap in protest, someone accused another of foot and mouth disease, and a member called another a liar and a smart aleck.
Bissett Ladies Bonspiel Honors Three Rink Winners
The annual all day bonspiel at Bissett on February 28 featured 11 rinks in two events. Esther Gillespie’s rink won the Grand Challenge and Dr. Slogan Trophy, with Aileen Gibson’s team second and Mary Solinski’s group third. The Consolation Event went to Muriel Miller’s quartet, with Donna Solinski’s team second and Mrs. Ellen Ried’s crew third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Dr. Slogan
Esther Gillespie
Mary Newsham
Joan Fox
Mary Doyle
Aileen Gibson
May Taylor
Agnes Fults
Agnes McLeod
Mary Solinski
Frances Baker
Roselyn Townend
Betty Shier
Muriel Miller
Marguita Mclivor
Moreen Chalmers
Ila Adolf
Donna Solinski
Joyce Harper
Mary Wood
Doreen Breland
Ellen Ried
Joyce Shannon
Heather Kirkwood
Edna Hood
Pine Falls Curling Champs and Powerview Events
Pine Falls High School held a curling bonspiel on February 20 27 and 2 with 16 rinks. Principal M Tataryn praised students and awarded prizes from local firms. Walter Agin and associates defeated David Harrison’s rink 11 8 to win the 1960 high school title. Pine Falls also hosted a bowling league match with Manitoba Telephone System Bowling League on February 27 with Pine Falls taking the 1960 trophy. Individual trophies went to R Thomas G Sokoloski Relores Cor Ben Magnusson and Helen Rush for a 3064 total. An Armories cocktail party and sing song followed a banquet with Mr Peter Richardson welcoming guests and Legion Ladies assisting. Powerview water and sewage committee draws local interest as residents back the project. Mr and Mrs Marcel Pitre announce the birth of a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls High School
M. Tataryn
Walter Agin
Anny Cavers
Eisherwood
Heather ‘Cotton
David Harrison
Pine Falls
Manitoba Telephone System
Jack Carruthers
R. Thomas
G. Sokoloski
Relores Cor
Ben Magnusson
Helen Rush
Armories
Peter Richardson
Pine Falls Bowling League
Raloh Linnebach
Legion
Grand Marais Hosts Victoria Beach af Spiel
Grand Marais hosted three event competition led by Frank Luplowski's team who won the first event finals over Steve Zastawny's squad. Rogoski and his rink placed third. Mackelson and partners finished fourth. In the second event Walter Whyte's team won, with Mason and Anderson teams taking prizes. The third event saw Harry Beveridge and teammates win first as Ateah's team took third and Walter Thomas finished fourth. High scores went to Whyte and Mallard, while Sam Ateah had the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bein
Frank Luplowski
Bryan Thomas
Martin Spreen Sr
Mrs. Spofford
Steve Zastawny
Violet Mackelson
May Hourie
Walter Whyte
Bill Dawson
W. Whyte
Monkman
Ernie Mallard
Mason
Linklater
Miss Johnson
Alex Anderson
Bruce Anderson
John Ateah
Donna Anderson
Clifford
Thomas
Leo Gieradzki
Ethel Rach
Carol
Harry Beveridge
Ted Wennaentz
Martin Soreen Jr
Mrs. Orvis
Nelson Green
E. Lowing
John Smith
Chris Hemminger
Sam ‘Ateah
Mrs. Ateah
Bill Martin
Calyiis Webb
Walter’ ‘Thomas
Thor Holgren
Oli Kroken
Oscar Olafson
Sam Ateah
Renewal notice for Springfield Leader subscription
The notice explains due date numerals on subscription forms and asks readers to renew by mailing remittance. It specifies $3.00 for one year within Canada and $4.00 outside Canada, addresses Springfield Leader, 3rd Street, Lac du Bonnet, Man, and requests the subscriber's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
3Rd Street
Lac du Bonnet
Canada
Ard Street
Man
Lac du Bonnet Wins Play Off Series
Lac du Bonnet Juveniles beat Altona 6-1 in game one, with Thomas and Souka scoring. second game 6-5 for Lac du Bonnet after a ragged match as Altona nearly tied. Penalties were scarce. Usachis stood out in goal for Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Altona
Altona Boys
Thomas
Souka
Lesko
Manson
R. Hendricks
Simpson
Lab Boys
R. Quong
Sipson
King
Usachis
Ldb
Altona Penner
J. Gilbrant
R. Swartz J
Penner H
Klassen
PP. Kruger
R. Weiber
P. Dorksen
A Duech
J. Fast
J. Rempel
H. Krocker
Lac du
Bissett Ice Carnival A Great Local Success
The Bissett First Annual Ice Carnival drew 610 attendees in mild weather. Highlights included Miss Barbara McLeod crowned Ice Queen 1960, baton twirlers, and pairs Frances Harper with Buck Matiowosky. Winners ranged across age groups in skating, hockey, and contests, with many local youths and volunteers contributing to a festive community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
Barbara McLeod
Darlene Duval
Darlene Weeks
C. F Caswell
Frances Harper
Buck Matiowsky
Pine Falls Couple Honoured On Silver Wedding Anniversary
On February 19 a party at the Chateau in Pine Falls celebrated the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Jas Bouthillier who wed February 6 1935 in Pine Falls. They received a mantle radio and money as gifts. About 200 friends danced to Lavoie Bros with out of town guests including H Cate Dun rea Maurice Tardif and Winnipeg residents. They have three daughters and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Falls
Jas Bouthillier
Father McDougall
Lavoie Bros
Dag
H. Cate
E Beaurre
Jas. Cate
Dunrea
Maurice Tardiff
Lawrence Birard
Winnipeg
Paul Lavoie
George Fournier
Frank Bruneau
Lac du Bonnet
Bouthillier
David Cyr
Irene
Juliette
Rachelle
Ski Club Plans Swimming Lessons For 1960
The Lac du Bonnet Lakers Ski Club at its February 24 meeting approved summer swimming lessons and reviewed a 1959 year end surplus of 905.00 with a 1960 budget projecting a 600.00 surplus. Elections named J A Duffly chair and officers including Dr. Crook as Past President and M Thorpe as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Lakers
I. Grabke
M,. Thorpe
Thorpe
J. A. Duffly
Dr. Crook
J. Grabke
M. Thorpe
Carol Miktliechuk
Vic David
Henry Rose
Lawrence Trombo
Ethel David
Evelyn Rose
Emily Lesko
Hart Brown
David King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enn Diefenbaker
Uranum
C. of C
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
Morris Green
Parke Ave
ST. John's Anglican Church
ST. Mary's Church
Peinte du Bois
Full Gospel Mission
AL Doerkson
Powerview
Olive Swanick
Marcel Pitre
Wasak
Grant Shepherd
Labour Department
Grand Marais
Victoria Beach
Af ‘Spiel
Smar
Ermens
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W. Rempel
Bissett Majorette Club
Charley Wynn
Donna Miller
Gordie Gillespie
Curtis Wood
Ken Bjornson
Earl Wood
Wade
Nadine Morgan
Donnie Swain
Ordie Gillespie
Wade Weeks
Joan Solinsky
Donna Allan
Wesley Bell Wynn Morgan
Wayne Wold
Wesley Bell
Wynn Moraes
Hazel Snyder
Terry Waine
Hannis Bell
Wayne
Lenore Berschied
Elinor Minton
Larry Adolph
Dwight Weeks
Ronnie Krause
Ninie Klatt
Richard Dack
Boyiya Adolph
Lionel Seymour
Vicky Prysazniuk
Audrey Shier
Orville Harper
Dunc Rousseau
Bruce Wozny
Blaine Petrus
Barry Boulette
Han: Helzel
Beavey’ Shier
Lenore Barachiens
Lesuk _Dalys
Linsay Kowalchuk
Hans Helzel
Ninie Kiatt
Georgetta Moore
Claude Boulegon
Albert Woods
Stanley Seymour
Tom Clark
Broom Ball
San Antonio
C. F. Caswell
G Reynolds
Shannon
Kenny Simperel
Barbara Fox
Shirley Fox
Bryan Hennessy
Bobby Bjjarnson
Pat Bryan
Eleanor “Linton
Martha Ann Simperel
Donna Millar
Larry Millar
Leslie Adolf
Wynn Morgan
Lynn Kowalchuk
Kathie Duval
Marlyn Hogue
Donald Gillespie
Ski Club
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