Elderly Housing Units for Pine Falls and Whitemouth
Health minister Rene E. Toupin announced grants totaling 54500 to support new elderly housing in rural Manitoba. Whitemouth will receive 21300 for ten single suites and two dual suites in a 108000 project, while Pine Falls through Pineview Senior Citizens Home Inc will add 18 suites with 33300 from the province toward a 162000 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Rene E. Toupin
Pine Falls
Pineview
Senior Citizens Home
Incorpo
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Toupin
Whitemouth
Whitemouth Melody Mixers Hold Achievement Night
The Whitemouth Melody Mixers Home Economics Club hosted Achievement Night on April 28 at White mouth Centennial Hall. Leader Mrs H Nelson and Miss Betty McLaren judged Foods and Home Design with ribbons while Unit A and D showcased demonstrations, selections, and dances. Susan Overberg was chosen for Home Design. Janine Slagman earned a two week summer camp opportunity. eleven new 4-H members received pins. a corsage was presented to Miss McLaren and to Mrs Norman Buss for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitemouth
Unit D
Marilyn
Debbie Wirgan
Miss McLaren
Susan Overberg
Janine Slagman
Unit A
Sheila Hudson
Norman Buss
Buss
Bonnie
Kathy Noel
Nelson
Lac du Bonnet Collegiate News Growth and events update
The school reports ongoing growth with a new gym planned and ambitions for volleyball and basketball. Track and field day is on Friday May 28 at Pinawa with competitors to be named to Garth Hodge or Mr Nally. Rings were sold through May 7 and hot dog sales were discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinawa
Garth Hodge
Mr. Nally
Winnipeg
Museum of Man and Nature
Waterloo
Agassiz Track Meets Schedule For 1971 Pinawa Events
The Agassiz high school track meet will be held at Pinawa on Friday May 28 1971. The elementary schools track meet is set for Friday June 18 1971 at Pinawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
Pinawa
Lac du Bonnet Curlers Wind Up With Trophy Night
The Lac du Bonnet Curling Club held its windup at Memorial Hall featuring a supper and awards. Abe Giesbrecht awarded Ralf Butchart a plaque and honorary life membership for long service, while W C Hardy honored John Usackis for years of district playdown success. Prizes were listed for Ladies and Men's Grand Aggregates and grouped teams across A B C divisions, with mixed curling also recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Memorial Hall
Abe Giesbrecht
Ralf Butchart
Ralph
W.C. Hardy
John Usackis
John
Georgina Crause
Grace Moore
Jean Tobak
Francis Blair
Helen Kabaluk
Doreen Dancut
Shirley Trask
Adeline
Marv Cooper
Bertha Okrainec
Margaret Karklin
Don Stupak
Dave Newsham
Irene Letendre
Ronnie Walker
Great Falls 4-H Achieves 21st Day At May Rally
The Great Falls 4-H Club held its 21st Achievement Day on May 3 with Miss Betty McLaren judging. Twenty-nine members earned red ribbons for 80 to 100 percent in 29 projects across Unit A to I, with demonstrations by juniors and seniors and awards for six years in 4-H. Ann Parry led a corsage round, mats, and a rally dress revue featured pancho and pant outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
4-H Club
Betty McLaren
Ann Parry
Mesdames Wilde
Beaudry
van Meirlo
Lil Kinghorn
Joan Morgan
Pearl Warren
Bruneau
Dorothy Flanagan
Helen Parry
Meredith Kinghorn
Lucille Wilcott
Mecredie
Grand Rapids
Wilcott
Terry van Mierlo
Pancho
Lee Anne Anderson
Linda McKay
Miss McLaren
Adele Mecredie
Evelyn Wilcott
Lac du Bonnet
Gimli
Police Week Observed In Manitoba May 9 15
Attorney General Mackling proclaims Police Week May 9 to 15 in Manitoba and backs funding for the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. RCMP detachment flags events with public open house two to six pm, film showings for Cubs and Scouts, displays of uniform and breathalyzer, and a reminder to contact Zenith 50 000 for on duty radio links. The force number seven, Sergeant’s Post, serves Berens River Bloodvein and Little Grand Rapids by air in winter and boats in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mackling
Police
Manitoba
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Mackling
R.C.M.P
Selkirk
Sargeant
Berens River
Bloodvein
Little Grand Rapids
Retiring Swan in Canada After 18 Years with Griffith Bros
E E Swanse Swanson retires at 82 after 18 years with Griffith Bros Drilling. He arrived in Canada from Sweden in 1909, worked in rock cuts, then diamond drilling from 1920, and lived for years in The Pas Manitoba. A Sunday farewell included coworkers and a gift watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Bros
E.E. “Swanse” Swanson
Swanson
Griffith Bros. Drilling
Swanse
Bruce Griffith
Canada
Sweden
Pas
Manitoba
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!