Pioneers Honored At Centennial Dinner
North Norfolk and MacGregor celebrate 59 pioneers at a centennial dinner in MacGregor and Austin. Attendees include civic leaders, clergy, and students, with greetings from Reeve Jim Duncan and Mayor Glenn Lye. The event featured a cake cut by Mrs. Sarah Robinson, a benediction by Rev. Hall, and musical performances by local talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Austin
MacGregor
Austin and
Sarah Robinson
Clarence Cole
Dick Fehr
Jake Gerbrandt
Linda
Elmer Unger
George Mack
Russell Hay
Jim Duncan
Pioneers
Bill Morris
Debbie Rands
Harold Manns
Heather William
Frances North
Elsie _McIntyre
Harder
Mr. Stutely
Carol Fehr
Rerey Templer
Ellen Namarchak
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
Rick Smith
MacGregor Coll Egiate
Clare Tarr
O' Canada
Grace
Rey, Koop
H. A. Lye
Vivian McGregor
Allison Tarr
Pamela McGregor
Danny Sawatsky
Walter Machan
Mr. Tarr
Glenn Lye
R.M
Reeve Duncan
Ellen Kamarchuk
Hazel Allan
Carl Bergquist
Nelson Hulme
Ed Chant
Ed Leckie
Sid Hay
Russ Tarr
Nancy Allan
Bryce Frank
Dean Frank
Carl Burch
Lye
E. Perkins
Hughena Shaw
G. Cook
Dan MacDougall
Hall
Sportsman Dinner This Friday Night
Annual Sportsman's Dinner in MacGregor Memorial Hall starts at 7. Head table includes Ross Richardson Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive guard. Expo film on Montreal Expo’s first Major League team. Howard Lawless Winnipeg Soldeyes PR man and broadcaster attends. Soldeyes play in Northern Baseball League. Tickets five dollars adults, two fifty students, available from local sportsmen or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and
Istrict Inner Hockey Association
MacGregor Memorial
Ross Richardson
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Richardson
Blue Bombers
Montreal Expo
Soldeyes
North Dakota
Minnesota
Nso
Trans-Canada Four Lane Extension Plans in Manitoba
Three road surfacing programs will upgrade and extend the Trans-Canada Highway in Manitoba. Nelson River Construction secures a $595,000 contract west of the Por tage By-pass for cement surfacing. A $367,200 contract covers resurfacing north of Brandon. Plans call for two more lanes east of the Waste area, starting near Highway 12 and extending about 16 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Nelson River
Trans-Canada
Portage By-pass
Nelson Company
Brandon
Froniba
Highway 12
Central Plains studies regional resource inventory report
Central Plains Inc. in Manitoba reviewed an extensive 51 page inventory of resources study prepared by Frank E. Price and Associates. Directors debated cost and feasibility, noting eight recommendations exceed current resources, and considered government grants under a provincial social economic survey. The report urges a pilot agricultural study for the region including Cartier to Alonso and calls for broader regional cooperation and expanded corporate programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains Inc
MacGregor and District
Manitoba
Central Plains’ Directors
Central Plains Directorate
Cliff Bagrie
Henry Arthur
Ald. Bagrie
Arthur
Sen
Clarence ‘Riaeh
Central Plains
Art Domes
Cartier
St. Fransois Xavier
Portage la Prairie
South Norfolk
Victoria
North Norfolk
MacGregor hockey association dinner set for tomorrow
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association will stage their annual sportsman's dinner in Memorial Hall tomorrow night at 7 p.m. Attendance at this dinner would be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Memorial Hall
Austin
4 H Members Tour Winnipeg and Local News Highlights
4 H members met Monday April 13 with 31 in attendance. A report covered the Winnipeg tour and bowling while plans for May 4 and an upcoming fair float were discussed. The group toured a tannery Kodak lab Norquay lunch Parliament Buildings art gallery and science fair. Local notices mention Austin Sportsman dinner May 31 walk for MacGregor Lions and two upcoming homes in Woodlawn Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Winnipeg
Kodak
Norquay
Parliament Buildings
Gordon Johnston
Headingley
Car Downs Gas Pumps In West End Crash
A westbound car crashed into Woolds Service Station near Mac Gregor last Saturday morning, demolishing one gas pump and damaging another, taking down two hydro pole wires and landing in a ditch. The vehicle narrowly missed two semi trailers and stood about six feet from the station. the driver had only minor cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Woolds
Pine Creek School Board Accepts Several Resignations
The Pine Creek school division reports teacher resignations effective June 30, 1970 including Miss Sherri Toth, Miss Lois Turner, Mrs. Darlene Leckie, Miss Helen Leckie, and Mrs. Gertrude MacGregor. James Scharien of Gladstone will paint Gladstone Elementary and Austin Collegiate is also listed for painting. John Funk resigns as bus driver on March 2, 1970 and Stan Smith of Firdale takes over the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Rebekahs and Oddfellows
Gladstone
Plumas
Langruth
James Scharien
Austin Collegiate
John Funk
Sidney
Stan Smith
Firdale
Capacity Crowd Youth Rally at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The eighth annual United Youth Rally drew a full house for the Sunday evening session with Saturday and Sunday sessions well attended. Rudy Wilms spoke on Normal Christian Living and answered questions, while a massed choir directed by Jake Bubler received strong praise. Churches sponsoring the rally include EMC MacGregor Valleystream EMC Bergthaler Gladstone MacGregor and EMMC Mayfeld Austin Bagot, with thanks to organizers Ward Austin Miss Marlene Seebach Mr Morton Mrs V McGregor and Miss J Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memorial
United Youth Rally
Rudy Wilms
EMC
MacGregor
Valleystream
Bergthaler Churches
Gladstone
EMMC
Mayfeld
Austin
Bagot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis Quinn
MacGregor Lions Club
Lions
H. J. Dankesreiter
Wards
4-H
Elo
Mel ‘McRae
Volkswagon
F. Hay
D. Noble
B. Anderson
E. Jorson
Shilo
G.cook
Woodlawn Drive
Jim Cox
Bank of Montreal
MacGregor and Austin
New York
Boston
Bruins
Milf Kilfoyle
Chicago
St. Louis
Milf
Canadiens
Gertrude MacGregor
Ward
Marlene Seebach
Wm. Morton
V. McGregor
J. Daniel
Moorehead
M. Perrett
S. Machinski
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Joyce Thompson
MacGregor Collegiate
Joan Fish
Iis Tess
J.P. Claggett
Claggett
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