Pointe du Bois Snowmobile Race Meet Keeps Crowds Thriving
Pointe Stump'snumpers hosted a Sawmill Bay snowmobile race meet amid ideal weather. Ten years and under winners were Todd Knox with Cindy Kon second and Emilee Pedruchny third. older age groups saw Perry Kon Michael Smith and Craig Scott tie for second. Darwin Maslow won 15 to 17 and Bruce Scott claimed the 18 and under cross country. Albert and Leona Knox won the egg race, with Bob Knox and Cathy Smith second. Lac du Bonnet contingent took several top spots in cross country events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Kon
Michael Smith
Craig Scott
Darwin Maslow
Lac du Bonnet
Roger White
Bruce Scott
Albert
Leona Knox
Bob Knox
Cathy Smith
Earle Kristoff
Laurence Trombo
Lac du Bonnet Club
Richard Merrick
Ken
Lac du Bonnet Snowmobiler Hank Bonekamp Dies in Accident
Lac du Bonnet residents mourn Hank Bonekamp a 44 year old man killed in a snowmobile crash returning from a race meet and dance at Pointe du Bois. He rode with friends and did not wear a helmet. A memorial fund is being formed with donations sought at local stores or banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Hank Bonekamp
Pointe du Bois
Farewell to Winters Fish Derby at Pinawa Channel
The Pinawa Game and Fish Association hosted a Farewell to Winter Fish Derby on Sunday March 5 at the Pinawa Channel with about 100 participants. The event ran from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and featured a canteen trailer. Don Lavesque age seven won largest northern pike at 3 pounds 6 ounces and best overall fish count. Tim Smith and John Booth recorded first fish after 10:00 am and 1:00 pm respectively. John Bruce led the grade 6-8 category for largest fish with no entries in some classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Lavesque
Tim Smith
John Booth
Ben Richter
John Bruce
Lac du Bonnet By Election Nominating Day Nears
Nominations close March 15 for Lac du Bonnet Village by election called after Mayor Gordon Johnson resignation. One councillor runs for mayor creating a council vacancy. Deputy Mayor Lyle Wilcox seeks mayor, leaving his council seat to fill until November. Filing ends March 15. election day if needed is April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Village
Gordon Johnson
Lyle Wilcox
Ideas sought for Lac du Bonnet policy presentation
The Local Regional Analysis Committee invites residents to attend a March 8, 1972 presentation at Lac du Bonnet Collegiate in two sessions at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m. East Man Manitoba Government and local committee members led by Ramsay McIntosh seek ideas to shape future policies and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
East- Man
Manitoba
Len Gendre
Ralph Butchart
Roxy Wazny
Wilma Osis
Ramsay McIntosh
Scouts and Leaders Plan 1972 District Events in Pinawa
A meeting of the Agassiz District of Scouts and Cult Leaders and Committee Members on March 2 in Pinawa discussed 1972 events. Fifteen members attended with two Winnipeg guests, planning Chuckwagon Races March 25, a Scout Camp June 10, a Leaders Social May 31, a Leaders Training April 5 in Lac du Bonnet, and a Canoe Brigade August 26-28 chaired by Barry Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
Scouts and Cult
Pinawa
Winnipeg
Dave Tansey
Wally Barrie
Manitoba
Lac du Bonnet
Ted Thexton
Scout Canoe Brigade
Barry Burnett
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CFS
Jo-Anne Hillier
Blair Caithness
Beausejour
Bob McKay
Margaret Mocogni
Winter’ Fish Derby
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