Lac du Bonnet Site of Nuclear Centre
Manitoba's Atomic Energy Research Centre may locate near Lac du Bonnet on the east side of the Winnipeg River. Land acquisition, surveys, and planning proceed with Crown land and farmer negotiations. The project could take years, employing up to 500 during peak construction and boosting Lac du Bonnet's growth with housing and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg River
Lac Dus Bonnet
Geophysical Engineering and Surveys Limited
Templeton Company
North Bay
Ont
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Lac du Bonnet
Controversy Over Whiteshell Hunting Permits Spark Debate
Residents clash over a government decision to issue deer hunting permits in the Whiteshell Forest Reserve to kill 200 deer. Critics warn pets may be harmed and deer could starve from overpopulation, while supporters say hunting is needed. At least fifteen deer were reportedly shot before the season opened, raising questions about ownership and protective status of local wildlife.
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Whiteshell
Childin
Lac du Bonnet Chamber discusses postal service and hospital needs
The Lac du Bonnet Chamber of Commerce met at Casey's Inn to debate inadequate postal service and the need for a larger post office driven by area growth. They planned to contact the post office and note growth from mining and an atomic research centre while hearing about Dr Beaumont’s planned practice and hospital funding concerns. Newcomers Ken Brown, Dori Holmson MacLean, Mike Bruchanski, Frank Picknicki, and Harry Olenski were welcomed.
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Lac du Bonnet
Bjornson
Ken Brown
Monteary Explorations, Ltd
Dori Holmson MacLean
Mike Bruchanski
Frank Picknicki
Harry Olenski
Reeve-Ctect
Kirton Convicted in Bissett Court for Failing to Remain
Edward Kirton of Manigoto van was convicted in Bissett Magistrate's Court on Friday October 30 for failing to remain at the scene of an accident involving Irvine Berscheid’s car. Patricia Clarke and Georgina Clarke of Bissett and Kirton were convicted of consuming liquor while under 21. On November 4, Myrna Prokopetz of Bissett was convicted of supplying liquor to underage persons.
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Edward Kirton
Manigotovan
Bissett
Irvine Berscheid
Patricia Clarke
Georgina Clarke
Myrna Prokopetz
William Grigota Saves Child From Fire Heroic Rescue
Kandace Skogland, two, was miraculously saved from a blaze that destroyed her parents home on Friday November 6. William Grigota entered the burning house on hands and knees to retrieve Kandace near the kitchen stove, delivering her to her mother as Beausejour Hospital staff treated second degree burns to hands and face. The volunteer fire department saved adjacent structures. no insurance covered the home.
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Kandace Skogland
William Grigota
Kandace
Beausejour Hospital
W. O. Straw
M. Green
Victoria Beach Community Club Meeting Report
The Victoria Beach Community Organization held a meeting in the hall on October 28. The secretary treasurer Mrs. Leslie Thomas reported $170 on hand and hall insurance paid up to 1961. Rex Lester donated $10 to the fund. Lorne Lester praised the entertainment committee and noted Mrs. C David and Mrs. Jansson for raising funds in summer. Edward Ateah said Mr. Nashif donated dry wood for hall use. Continued on Page 8.
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Victoria Beach
Leslie Thomas
Rex Lester
Lorne Lester
C David
Jansson
Edward Ateah
Nashif
PFAA Payments Likely In December
Dr. Slogan announced PFAA payments to Manitoba farmers likely in December based on average wheat yield per acre. Inspections near completion in hail damaged areas east of the Red River, with officials aiming to issue cheques in December after finalizing field work and processing.
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Joe Stogan
M.P
W. OR. Bird
PPLA
PFA
Red River
Manitoba
Douglas Harkness
PFAA
A. J. Roger
Springfield
Shotgun Shells Out Yields Oats In Harvest
Henry Steiner of Whitemouth reports an unusual harvest: ten bushels of oats per acre and twenty bushels of empty shotgun shells. His brother, a local implement dealer, says only a John Deere combine could have handled it.
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Henry Steiner
Whitemouth
Acre
John Deere
Montgary Explorations Has Good Future
Montgary Explorations board member Mr. K Brown told the Lac du Bonnet Chamber that Montgary shows strong economic prospects with a large rich mine attracting world interest. He noted four main products including cesium and lithium, pending shipments to test extraction, and lamented lack of telephone lines to growing resource areas while predicting future linkages to Ontario mining developments.
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Montgary
Mr. K. Brown
Lac du Bonnet
Cesium
Northrop
Brown
Manitoba
Montcary
Ontario
Red Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Lac du Bonnet Council Reviews Road Complaints and 1960 Plan
Eight delegations pressed road improvements while the Lac du Bonnet Council, with Reeve and all councillors, discussed gravel needs, ditch cleanouts, dike extension, and cemetery access. A single public works item proposed rebuilding a bridge at 2-14-9F for 733.33 dollars, plus plans to order steel for 1960 and to buy a used truck.
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Lac du Bonnet
Ek. Juenke
Otto Voss
Mike Chikowski
Drainage Maintenance Board
M Yarmolovitch
Campbell
Chas. Lagsdin
Homer Campbell
Chas
Lagsdin
Bellukis
Mike Wipf
Maxwell Colony
D. Holyk
Robert Tinant
John Shuin
I. Zolondek
City of Winnipeg Hydro
Water Resources Branch
Public Works
Bridge N
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
Manitoba Good Roads Association
Subscription Renewal Form For The Leader
A notice describes renewal of subscriptions for The Leader at Lac du Bonnet Manitoba. It instructs readers to verify due dates via date numerals on their copy and mail remittance with the form, offering $3.00 for one year and $4.00 outside Canada, with separate instructions for new subscribers and allowance for postal arrival time.
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Canada
Springfield
Single Men Triumph Over Married Men In Classic Football
The Great Falls single men defeated the married men 30 to 6 on a snowbound gridiron in the annual memorial day classic. Captain John Veats led the surge with Gordon Cameron directing the offense, as Jack Komorofsky grabbed three TD passes and Verne Peichl added a late first-half score. The second half stalled for the singles defense, with Stan Git tins and Jim LeRoye highlighting efforts for the losing side.
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Great Falls
Larry Peich
Winnipeg
John Veats
Orv Va
Gordon Cameron
Cameron
Jack Komorofsky
al Podaima
Verne Peichl
Jim LeRoye
Peichel
Gareau
Jarvis
LeRoye
Cimerron
Steken
Stan Gittins
Ernie Blahitka
Treffle Gareau
Stan Gi
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Shan
Chalk River
L. Wardrop
Timate
Kelsey
Thompson
Churchill
Rankin Inlet
Uranium City
Kitimat
Kemano
Whitshell Hunting
Cliff Brown
Lutheran Church OF the Cross
Morris Green
Parke Ave
ST. John's
Anglican
ST. Mary’s Church
Pointe du Bois
Child
P.F.A.A
Montgary Explorations
3Rd Street
Man
Audit Bureau of Circulations
HMCS
Chaudiere
Halifax
N.S
John G. Diefenbaker
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