Good Year Reported By Austin Museum
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum at Austin reported a strong year despite adverse weather at Reunion and Stampede. At the Saturday annual meeting in the Community Hall, President Tom Scott noted 2,700 school children, 25,000 tourists, and 62,000 attendees over four days. Improvements included expanded Reunion seating, better dance facilities, a larger administration and ticket office, new washrooms and parking, and camping area upgrades. The Homesteaders Village projects progressed, with the Fort Ellice Edmonton trail cairn dedicated and oxen sod turning for a new display building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural ‘Museum
Austin
Tom Scott
Janice Harder
Bill Moncur
Scott
Dept. of Tourism
Canada
Westbourne
Muir
Ayr
Muirhead
McKinnon Law Office
McKinnon
Fort Ellice-Edmonton
Father Murray To Speak At MacGregor Lions Birthday
Father Athol Murray of Notre Dame College Wilcox Sask will be guest speaker at the MacGregor Lions Club 11th annual birthday party. Murray is a popular after dinner banquet speaker and in demand. The party date is Saturday May 4 with tickets available from Lions Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athol Murray
Notre Dame College
Wilcox, Sask
MacGregor Lions Club
Murray
Mr. Murray
Lions Club
Flood Control Plan Formed for Gladstone Westbourne Area
A flood control committee formed in the Gladstone area coordinates Westbourne Gladstone and Woodside defenses for spring floods. They inventory resources hire a core crew and plan sandbag stock and equipment. Water Resources Branch provides forecasts and technical support with EMO ready to step in if needed. The Westbourne Drain bridge reopening boosts Highway No 4 as a key supply route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieyd Crooks
Whitemud
Gladstone
Westbourne
Woodside
Water Resources Branch
Department of Mines
Mines Resources and Environmental Management
EMO
Gladstone - Westbourne
Bill Newton
Watershed Board
Gladstone-Westbourne
Department of Highways
Gladstone- Westbourne
Emergency Measures Organization
Brandon
Town Happenings and Local Curling News
Winter continues with over two inches of snow and flood talk in town. Alt Graham Jim Shaw and Portage curlers won the seniors bloonspiel event. A green tractor near the school hints at spring or an election. Henry Boschman offers pups. Pat Stirling met friends in town and visited his sick brother Bob in Kenora. The Community Centre closes next Sunday after the His N Hers bonspiel. Artificial ice will likely start curling and skating again in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt Graham
Jim Shaw
Portage
March Meeting of Women’s Institute at Mrs Painter’s
The Women’s Institute held a March meeting at Mrs Painter’s home with 11 members and one visitor present. President Mrs MacDonald opened with the Institute Ode. Committees reported a busy month and plans for a spring tea on April 3 at Memorial Hall. Mrs Lake asked for coffee and doughnuts at her April 6 sale. The meeting closed with Creed and lunch. Next meeting April 25 at Mrs Duncan’s home. Hostesses: Mrs Thompson, Mrs Saunders and Mrs MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Institute
MacGregor Minor Hockey News Highlights Weekend Play
MacGregor minor hockey teams hosted activities on Wednesday and Sunday with 12s and 10s traveling to Carberry for a tournament. In a tight Sunday game Austin beat MacGregor 5 2 after a back and forth clash as Street scored twice for MacGregor and Rintoul added for Austin. Gladstone edged Treherne 3 1 before MacGregor lost 15 5 to the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry
Asutin
MacGregor
Brent Reige
Garry Rintoul
Austin
David Street
Gary Rintoul
Darren Fredrickson
Gregg Smith
Steve Hay
Cameron Hay
Gordon Piel
Brent Xeige
Curtis ‘Stephenson
Carl Giesbrecht
Darren Rands
Allen ‘MacGregor
Stacey Anderson
Darcy Lamb
Robert McVannell
Kevin Henry
Scott Heselwood
Eric Olson
Darren Rogowski
Troy MacDonald
Darcy Thomas
Robert Pauch
Allan McCulloch
Murray Tarr
Gladstone
Ice Carnival Set For Friday Night
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association stages its annual Ice Carnival Friday night after a several year absence. A Carnival Queen contest features Michelle Barber Drewe Toews and Linda Hutcheson. Tickets are on sale locally with costume judging skating demonstrations races and a ringette game between the girls and their fathers. Door prizes donated by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allroads
Macuregus
MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Michelle Barber
MacGregor
Drewe Toews
Linda Hutcheson
MacGregor Lions Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin Museum
Dave McKeand
Douglas
Pete Schellenberg
McKeand
Schellenberg
Michael
Klassen
Father Murray
Newton
Henry Boschman
Henry
Pat Stirling
Pat
Swan River
Bob
Kenora
W.I. March Meeting
Clare Tarr
Clare
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
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