Cottage owners seek exemption from school taxes
At the Lac du Bonnet council meeting a Lee River and Pinawa River cottage owners association delegation asked for school tax relief, arguing summer-use only and Crown Land leasehold limits. Council said relief is unlikely but will notify residents of the court of revision date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Lee River
Pinawa River
Crawford
Walter Zarecki
John Fosty
Alex Gmiterek
Annie Herda
Reeve
John
Wm. Surowietz
Joe Banash
Geo. Halan
Mike Belevetz
Wardrop’s Creek
Lac du Bonnet Completes Artificial Ice Debut
The Lac du Bonnet club unveiled its artificial ice on Monday November 25 after a 13 000 project. Joe Sparman, senior life member, threw the first rock as about 26 rinks signed with Lac du Bonnet and 18 with Pinawa. A ribbon cutting is planned by club president Lyall Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Joe Sparman
Pinawa Club
Pinawa
Seven Sisters Ice
Lyall Marshall
Home and School Hear Informative Talks
The Bissett Home and School Association held a November 14 meeting with three local speakers on vocational guidance. Mrs W Bjornsson spoke on practical nursing, Mr R G Morgan on operating engineers, and Cst R Douglas on the RCMP. Members praised the talks and agreed to more programs. A financial report showed 55.45 and a plan to pursue government aid for overcrowded classrooms. An adult sewing class may start in January with 20 members, and Mr G Gebler was elected treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bissett Home and School Association
Morgan
W. Bjornsson
R.G. Morgan
Cst
R. Douglas
R.C.M.P
Wray
J. Simperl
Minister of Education
K. Pokrant
R. G. Griffith
North Eastern Chamber Meet At Pine Falls
The North Eastern Regional Conference of the Chambers of Commerce met in Pine Falls on November 18 and 19 with participants from Pine Falls, Bissett, Beausejour, Whitemouth, Anola and Lac du Bonnet led by President Irvin Grabke and publicity chairman W C Hardy. Guests included Hon Walter Weir and George Collins. Dennis Finlay presented a film Pa Progress, while M J McMullen spoke on Manitobans history and Centennial planning. An afternoon on Manitoba agricultural issues by J Collinson closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Pine Falls
Bissett
Beausejour
Whitemouth
Anola
Lac du Bonnet
Irvin Grabke
W. C. Hardy
Walter Weir
George Collins
Dennis Finlay
Dept. of Industry and Commerce
Carberry
Morden
Sprague
M. J. McMullen
Mrs. Joan Morgan Heads Women's Institute
Mrs. Joan Morgan was elected president of the Great Falls Women's Institute by unanimous vote at the club's annual meeting in the curling rink on November 7. She succeeds Mrs. J. Erickson for the coming term. Officers include Edna Bradley as 1st vice president Mark Melnick as 2nd vice president Anna Sutherland secretary treasurer Dorothy Flanagan program convener Olga Mendela Sick and Visiting Committee chair. The 25 member group meets monthly and supports Scouts and Cubs, school gifts, and fund raising. Members enjoy homecrafts such as copper and leather tooling amid various hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Morgan
The
Great Falls Women’s Institute
Morgan
J. Erickson
Edna Bradley
Mark Melnick
Anna Sutherland
Dorothy Flanagan
Olga Mendela
Scouts and Cubs
Memorial Banquet Honors Veterans at Lac du Bonnet
The Lac du Bonnet Legion and Auxiliary held a Remembrance Day dinner and dance at Memorial Hall on November 16. Guest speaker Glen Stewart of Gull Lake traced legion history and urged support for returning veterans facing scrutiny and jobs issues. The event featured Ladies Auxiliary catering, Boy Scouts serving, and dancing to the Pine Falls Winnipeg River Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Legion and Auxiliary
Ladies Auxilary
Boy Scouts
Glen Stewart
Gull Lake
Legion
Stewart
Pine Falls
Winnipeg River Boys
MacGregor Heads Springfield Federal P C's
Hilton MacGregor of St Andrews elected president of the Springfield P C Association at its annual East Selkirk meeting. He succeeds Paul Nimchuk of Anola, who steps down after three years and will aid as past president. Executive includes Diefenbaker and Roblin as honorary presidents and other officers. Twenty area vice-presidents to be appointed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton MacGregor
St. Andrews
Springfield P.C
East Selkirk
Paul Nimchuk
Anola
Nimchuk
MacGregor
Manitoba
John G. Diefenbaker
Duff Roblin
Glen Stewart
Thalberg
Peter Balak
Birds Hill
Steve Hawchuk
Treasy
Walter Whyte
Victoria Beach
Women’s Association
Alta Atkinson
Lac du Bonnet
Hildred War
Old England
Erna Hartman
Great Falls Community Club Meeting and Local News
The Great Falls Community Club set its annual meeting for Wednesday November 27 at 7 00 p m with committee reports and motions due to secretary treasurer Mrs Marie Spence. Nomination committee members are Frank Mathie Cliff Anderson Andy Harpin and Warren Sinnock. Also announced are ballet classes by Miss Ann Stephanie at the Community Center and rhythmic exercises for women. Bowling standings put Fred Haverlock team atop with 43 points, and curling notes cover a semi annual meeting held Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Marie Spence
Frank Mathie
Cliff Anderson
Andy Harpin
Warren Sinnock
Ann Stephanie
Winnipeg Ballet
Stephanie
Great Falls
D. B. Sinclair
Bowling News
Fred Haverlock
Helen Haverlock
Geraldine Mathie
Jo-Anne Petersen
G. Chevrefils
Richard Thomas
Frank Wenski
Beau Coulombe
Lac du Bonnet Lions Club Meeting Notes
Lac du Bonnet Lions Club met November 18 with 18 members. Jim Douchet reported Pee Wee hockey equipment costs and authority to buy. A cheque supported Legion skating rink improvements. A 1967 Centennial project was discussed. President Jim Gormican spoke on Lions International and club administration. A novelty prize went to R. Butchart. A Friday gathering with District Governor Arnold Sannes and guests followed, with remarks and a two minute silence for JFK. Next meeting December 2 at 6 45 p.m. at Lakeview Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet Lions Club
Jim Douchet
Legion
Jim Gormican
Lion’s International
R. Butchart
Lion’s
Govenor
Arnold Sannes
Sannes
McIntosh
Minn
John F. Kennedy
United States
Lion Arnold
Lakeview Hotel
Old No 30 Retires In Pine Falls Park
The 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive built in 1922 by Montreal Locomotive Works was retired to a park near Manitou Lodge. Visitors from Montreal Vancouver and Warren Ohio photographed and recorded the whistle as the engine, used at Iroquois Falls 1924 1955 and Pine Falls until spring 1963, ends its daily service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitou Lodge
Montreal
Vancouver
Warren
Ohio
Montreal Locomotive Works
Abitibi Bowér and Paper Company
Iroquois Falls
Pine Falls
Walschaer
Lac du Bonnet Chamber re-elects Grabke as president
At the annual meeting on November 12 Irvin Grabke was unanimously voted president for a second term. James Gormican was re-elected vice president and Robert Dodman secretary treasurer. Directors include A King W C Hardy R McIntosh Eric Grierson Don Bateman R Butchart A Wood. Plans cover area folder distribution by January 1 and festive decorations for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Comac
Irvin Grabke
James Gormican
Robert Dodman
A. King
W. C. Hardy
R. McIntosh
Eric Grierson
Don Bateman
R. Butchart
A. Wood
Butchart
Pine Falls
Manigotogan Community Notices Highlights
Mrs. Sandy Shabaga attended her grandmother's funeral in Altona last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Waldi Davis of Riverton visited relatives and attended a belated birthday for Mrs. Alice Swain on November 18. Dianne returned to Riverton after a month here. Birthday greetings to Mrs. Harry Boulette Sr. for November 17. Mrs. W. Ross and son Freddie of Winnipeg visited. 45th wedding anniversary wishes to Alex and Wood families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Shabaga
Altona
Waldi Davis
Riverton
Alice Swain
Dianne
Mrs
Alex Wood
Baptists Hold Special Meetings in River Hills Church
Special meetings at White shell Baptist church in River Hills ran November 10 to 20. Rev B Voss preached nightly, guiding seekers to Christ. Locals praise long road trips for attendance and applaud musical guests from Lac du Bonnet Winnipeg and McDermot Avenue churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Hills
Whiteshell Baptist Church
B. Voss
Christ the
Lac du Bonnet
Wegner
Mission Baptist Church
Winnipeg
McDermot Avenue
Thankoffering Service For Lutherans At River Hills Church
A special Thankoffering Service was held in St Paul Lutheran Church River Hills on Sunday. Members echoed devotion and community spirit amid worship and praise, highlighting fellowship within the congregation and outreach to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Lutheran Church
River Hills
Bissett News Roundup Includes Farewells and Events
Mrs Talbot Vialoux returns home from Grace Hospital while Mr and Mrs J Winklemeir depart for St Louis after a farewell party. Winklemeirs’ friends welcome Mr and Mrs W Schroeder of Beausejour who bought their home. Community notes cover visits to Winnipeg and Gordon Lake and an upcoming Stewards AO TS tea on November 30 with bake sale and White Elephant items. The Women of the Church showcase benevolent programs including Charities and Welfare with lunch served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bissett
J. Winklemeir
Joe
Gunnar Mine
San Antonio
Winklemeir
St. Louis
Winklemeirs
Beresford Lake
Stewards
A.O.T.S. Group
Bissett United Church
Mrs J Halliday Heads Women's Progressive Conservative Club
The Women s Progressive Conservative Club of Lac du Bonnet held its annual meeting at Mrs Alta Atkinson s home on Monday November 18 resolutions were sent to Ottawa for the February annual meeting Mrs Peter Osis was chosen as district delegate for the next meeting Officers for the coming term were elected with Mrs A Atkinson continuing as president and Mrs Jack Halliday as vice president Past President Mrs A Atkinson also spoke on her recent Manitoba provincial meeting achievement A social hour and lunch followed hosted by Mrs I Grabke and Mrs F Hanton next meeting set for February 17 with reports on the year 1983 and upcoming activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Conservative Club
Lac du Bonnet
Alta Atkinson
Ottawa
Peter Osis
Atkinson
Manitoba
J. Slogan
O. F. Bjornson
A. Atkinson
Jack Halliday
I. Grabke
E. L. McLeod
F. Hanton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. Zechel
Geo. Romanishen
Andrew Bychuk
Albert Wood
Water Control and Conservation Branch
Province of
George Zecel
Union of Manitoba
George Rempel
G. Gebler
F. DuVal
Gret
Simperl
Barton
Toba
J. Collinson
Dept. of Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce Organization
Women’s Institute
Springfield Federal P.C
Stan Gittins
William Nault
Pinawa Hospital
Chamber
Grabke
Grabke and
Grierson
Mike Kabaluk
First St
Park Ave
Gormican
King
Mrs. E. Howard
Harry Boulette Sr
John Normand
Baptists
Talbot -Vialoux
Grace Hospital
Norman McLeod
Selkirk
E. Adolf
J. Hay
John Penz
Gordon Lake
J. Halliday
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