Beaver Beef Club Shines at MacGregor Fair Achievement
Beaver Beef Club excelled at the MacGregor Fair achievement on July 9. Calf weigh-ins ran from 7:30 to 10:00 am with showmanship and judging awards awarded to members including Kenneth Wright and Mary Letkeman. The club earned top honors in multiple inter club and specialty events and produced several prize calves and top judges across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Beef Club
MacGregor Fair
Mary Letkeman
Ross Harkness
Brent Wright
Kenny Friesen
Kenneth Wright
Peter Siemens
Nettie Letkeman
Sheila Siemens
Brent
Wright
Jim Rumancik
Jim
A. W. Kalberg
Sonpen
Beaver Beef
MacGregor Keystone Power Products
Lloyd Street
R. J. Kerr
Premier Visits Indian Reserves in Western Manitoba
Premier Ed Schreyer toured six Indian reserves over a weekend in western Manitoba urging greater Indigenous involvement in provincial affairs. He highlighted Treaty No 1’s 100th anniversary while hearing housing road and job concerns and asking about band administration winter building and training courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Schreyer
Threshermen's
Austin
Dauphin
St. Lazare
Minnedosa
Chamber of Commerce To Purchase Highway Sign
The Chamber of Commerce plans to buy a large vacant sign west of Portage la Prairie near the former Mount Pleasant school. Cost totals 2992.50 with 2500 for the sign and 492.50 for assembly, paint, and tax. A committee will canvass members, host a August family picnic, a Tartan ball and dance, and teen dance during Tartan Days to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Portage la Prairie
Mount Pleasant
Chamber
N. Hutler
B. Donnelly
Slave Tarr
Norbert Hutler
Town Happenings and Local Developments Boost Community Spirit
The community reports mild weekend weather with temperatures in the 70s and light rain Saturday morning. Construction advances at the community centre include a new middle wall and near completion of footings. Neighbors shift in, new residents Maks take over Red & White store, and the Chamber of Commerce meets tonight as the Threshers Reunion and Rodeo conclude successfully despite weather disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maks
Red & White
Bortons
Reunion at Kresner four days ends with praise and plans
The museum reports record attendance on the first day and again on Friday and Saturday for the 17th annual Kresner men's Reunion and Central Manitoba Stampede. Dignitaries including Gerry Cobbe MP Rory Mason and Lt Governor Sean were welcomed. Directors will review events to improve for the 18th reunion as the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Cobbe
Rory Mason
Department of Agriculture
Jim Duncan
North Norfolk
Craig Stewart
Jim Fergu Son
M.L.A
Sidney Spivak
M Sean
Schreyer
Motorcycle Crash Near MacGregor Injures Oak Point Rider
Michael Steven Freud, 23, of Oak Point Michigan, sustained minor injuries when his motorcycle left the Trans Canada highway near MacGregor. Police say he pulled onto the shoulder and slid into a ditch around 6 p.m. Thursday, and he was treated at Portage General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Point
Michigan
U.S.A
MacGregor
Michael Steven Freud
Portage General Hospital
Freud
Recreation calendar notes rodeo fun and lacrosse cancellation
The Manitoba Recreation Department summarizes a successful rodeo and notes the cancellation of an exhibition lacrosse game due to unavoidable circumstances. A lacrosse clinic drew 45 participants with plans for possible teams. The notice lists multiple upcoming activities at MacGregor High and local venues with contact numbers for registration and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Lacrosse Association
Local Businesses Have New Owners In Mac Gregor Area
In Mac Gregor two businesses have new owners. John and Vicki Kowaski take over the Rainbow Inn and East Brain tree hotel, while Hugh and Ann McKellar of Bagot take over the Red and White Store. The McKel lars, already well known in the district, operate a Bagot grocery. They invite the public to a coffee gathering today to meet the newcomers and wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
John
Vicki Kowaski
Theinbow Inn
Kowaski
East Braintree
Hugh
Ann McKellar
Bagot
Herb
Louise Barton
McKellar
Oine
Farm Field Tour Shows Manitoba Crops in Excellent Condition
Farmers and visitors on the Farm Field Tour Monday July 26 viewed trials at multiple Manitoba farms. Sites included A. T. Brown PFR A Colorado Spruce Treflan trees and various weed control trials, John Dennstedt Viper's Bug Loss with 13 chemical treatments, A. Adriaansen corn plot variety tests, and barley rapeseed fertilizer work at Lloyd Street MacGregor. Progress across Carberry to MacGregor noted despite rain and muddy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Brown
John Dennstedt
Howard Baron
Bill Steen
A. Adriaansen
University of Manitoba
Gerald Scott
P.F.R.A
Bob Chant
Lloyd Street
MacGregor
Carberry
Rosehill Variety Cub Meeting Third Gathering Report
Rosehill variety Cub held its third meeting on July 2 at Rosehill Hall. Tammy and Glenda Allanson received a Red Ribbon for a demonstration at Austin and presented their project to four H members. They judged vegetables, identified weeds, and practiced marching. Wayne Andra and Donnie Schweitz gave speeches. Tammy Allanson and Billy Sheard were assigned five speeches for the next meeting. Glenda Allanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosehill
Rosehill Hall
Tammy
Glenda Allanson
Austin
4-H
Wayne Andra
Donnie Schweitz
Tammy Allanson
Billy Sheard
Fred Taylorson Honored On 80th Birthday
Fred Taylorson was feted at his home in EUTSGy cress OA on his 80th birthday. A turkey supper accompanied reminiscences and songs. Attendees included his wife Mr. and Mrs Edwin Taylorson and their three sons Glen Edwin and Gordon, their daughter Janey and family of Lundar, Ruth Hodge, Mr. and Mrs Wallace, and Mr. and Mrs Joe Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutsgy Cress
Edwin Taylorson
Fred Taylorson
Wallace
Mir
Joe Lambert
Algeria Buys Wheat From Canada in New Four Year Pact
Canada agrees to supply Algeria with 190000 metric tons of wheat under a four year deal. Deliveries total 850000 to 1000000 tons by 31 July 1975, over 12 months, with durum and bread wheats. Value about 13 million dollars with 10 percent cash on loading and balance financed over three years backed by the Canadian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Th Wheat Board
Canadian Wheat Board
MacGregor Club hosts fundraiser tournament in June
The MacGregor County Club Fastball team held a ball tournament in June and netted 167.58 dollars donated to the MacGregor and District Community Centre. A solid crowd witnessed the event with a lively atmosphere and strong community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
MacGregor and District
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Ankara
Turkey
NATO
U.S. S
Ing River Reserve
Jim Shaumnaccotte
Lower Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Lizard Point
Russell
P. J. Boschman
Winkler
Abe Harder
North End
Fred Clarke
Museum
Shirley Benko
Jack Rutherford
Your Recreation Directors
MacGregor Playground
Lorie Bennett
Janice Hodgins
MacGregor High
Austin Collegiate
Cathy Amann
Austin Collegiate Gym
MacGregor High School
MacGregor Fair Grounds
Austin Ball Park
Manitoba Milk Truck Theatre Express Company
Austin Centennial Park
Recreation Department
Glenda Alanson
Ch Booth
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