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Vol. 129 No. 19 Friday, July 15, 2011
www.minnedosatribune.com
90 cents + tax Minnedosa, Manitoba Canada R0J 1E0
Main stage returns for RFM
Photos by Amanda Boyd
(L-R) Greg Grant, Rockin the Fields of
Minnedosa President Ken Cameron and
Marty McNabb are excited to see the return
of the main stage at the bottom of the concert
bowl for this years upcoming festival.
By AMANDA BOYD
A
fter nine years, the main stage has
returned to Rockin Te Fields of
Minnedosa. Te 60 by 60 foot stage was
built and delivered last weekend by Sper-
ling Industries Ltd. of Brandon. Due to
timing restraints, the RFM board of di-
rectors decided to rent a top this year, but
hope to purchase their own for next year.
A massive, sturdy, quality piece of
craftsmanship, the entire cost of the new
stage is estimated at $80,000. Te stage
has also been funded in part by local fes-
tival supporters, Greg Grant and Marty
McNabb who donated approximately
$15,000 towards the construction of the
centre trailer and both men were ex-
tremely pleased to see the stage fnally
back where it belongs.
Im pretty excited now that Ive seen
it, exclaimed Grant. Its something per-
manent, and from here on everything
can grow from it. People know its here to
stay now.
Its got to be seen as a positive grow-
ing step, agreed Marty.
Continued on Page 8
Construction on the new 60 by 60 foot main stage at the Rockin the Fields
site was underway last week in preparation for the August long weekend.
inside
this week
Manitobas
PC leader
visits
Page 7
Fun Fest &
Fair coverage
Pages 10 and 11
Protect
yourself from
West Nile
Page 2