Manitoba diploma graduates from agriculture class of 1971
On Friday April 23 1971 sixty eight young men including Bernie Brecknell received diplomas in agriculture at the University of Manitoba School of Agriculture commencement. The program stressed farm management marketing and practical farming applications with field tours across Manitoba. About 70 percent will return to farms and the rest seek opportunities in agribusiness government services and related fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Brecknell
School of Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Mani
Kenya
Nigeria
Trinidad
Manitoba
Construction Starting Soon On Norfolk Rest Haven
A group in North Norfolk and MacGregor organized to build Norfolk Rest Haven, a 12-unit senior home. Citizens raised over 10 percent of the cost through cash and pledges, with work hoped to begin before May pending government approval.
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Norfolk Rest Haven
Noth Norfolk
MacGregor
MacGregor Park
John Giesbrecht
Town Happenings Inconsistent Weather And Community Notes
The week remained cloudy and cool with light snow on Sunday. Citizens from MacGregor and Austin aided in a search for missing Jimmy Rutley near Carberry, with no clue as of Monday. Stanley Cup playoffs feature Montreal Minnesota New York Chicago with finals likely Montreal versus New York. Brush cutting continues for a new community centre project. A meeting on the real alternative to Centralization is set for Austin Community Hall Saturday at eight. Birthday greetings go to Mrs Michael of Austin for her 90th. Dog owners are reminded Friday is license deadline.
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MacGregor
Austin
Jimmy Rutley
Carberry
Montreal
Minnesota
New York
Chicago
Eontance
Michael of
Austin Sportsmen Dinner Highlights Youth Hockey Spirit
The annual Austin district sportsman dinner drew a large crowd at the community hall. Guests included John Hays Portage Terriers captain, Glen Morris, Rev Landers, and Alex Beresford. Speakers praised teamwork education and the new rink as youth hockey prospects teased a Stanley Cup future.
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Austin
Alex Beresford
Rev. Landers
Ing
John Hays
Portage Terriers
Glen Morris
Co-op to Consolidate Services at West End Centre
Portage la Prairie Consumers' Co-operative announces a full consolidation of all services at the West End Shopping Centre complex by year end. President Russell E. Dack outlined plans to move the east end installation, erect a new steel structure, and create 20 000 square feet of floor space with 6 000 for sales and 12 000 for warehouse. The project, funded by a 20 year loan from Co-op Insurance Services, will cost about 250 000 with 75 percent financed by insurance. The edits include new petroleum tanks, a relocated oil shed, lumber and fertilizer storage, and continued bulk fertilizer at the east site until funds allow.
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Portage la Prairie Consumers’ Co-operative: Limited
Russell E. Dack
Co-op Board of
Dack
Co-op Insurance Services
Co-op Insurance
Empey
Raiway
Portage Co-op
East End
Busnes
Coop
Two Austin Girls Attend Conference at Gordon Bell High
At Gordon Bell High School April 16 and 17 a Youth Conference drew 185 grade nine students including 104 from out of town and 81 from Metropolitan Winnipeg with two Austin girls. Small groups of nine to 11 explored pollution crime drugs and delinquency. Participants praised the open discussion format and urged the Canadian Mental Health Association to sponsor another event for next year.
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Manitoba
Gordon Bell High School
Winnipeg
Austin
Philip , Kata
Canadian Metal Health Association
Skaters and Hockey Players Hold Windup in MacGregor Hall
Members of the MacGregor and District figure skating and hockey clubs held a windup pot luck at MacGregor Memorial Hall last Thursday night. Hockey president Frank Sims chaired. awards went to Shelly Telford Keith Burch and Brent Gilbert. Coaches for various age groups were recognized. Ed Drader provided films to conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Hockey Club
Frank Sims
Shelly Telford
Keith Burch
Brent Gilbert
Robert Rodgers
Ralph Jonasson
Dougie No
Seeding Underway Across Prairies As 1971 Crop Season Begs
National Grain reports generally favorable conditions across the prairies for the 1971 crop season in its first weekly summary. The bulletin notes early progress and expects steady planting across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba with optimistic yields possible if weather holds.
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National Grain
Manitoba May Barter For Autos
Public Works Minister Joe Borowski announced that Manitoba will seek negotiations with Japan to barter pulp from The Pas forestry project for Japanese automobiles. He noted prior discussions with former Consul General Tomohiko Hayashi and ongoing talks with current representative Eiichi Uchida set to begin in about a week.
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Joe Borowski
Manitoba
Japan
Pas
Borowski
Tomohiko Hayashi
Eiichi Uchida
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Portege
Dale MacDonald
Mark McGregor
Jack Wood
Roger Pogue
Bryce Frank
Toba
ED Chant
Mrs. Chant
MacGregor United Church
Glen
Glen Lowe
Co-op
Ble
Pete McGregor
Curtis Sims
Brian Nichol
Rollie Grove
Doug Grove
Malcolm Burt
Doug Davey
Ed Drader
Alberta
Audley Nicholls
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