Plaque Honors Pioneer McKay Arrival at Portage Plains
A memorial plaque for John and Christena McKay and family marks the 100th anniversary of their Portage Plains arrival. About 150 descendants attended the unveiling by daughter Mrs Kate Oliver, with Rev N T Quigley leading a dedication. A smorgasbord followed at Island Park, and a Friday evening social drew around 180 relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Christena McKay
Portage Plains
McKay
John McKay
Bogart
Scotland
William
Jessie
Duluth
Alex
Winnipeg
Portage
N. T. Quigley
Oliver
Christena
Island Park
Dorothy McKay
Joanna McKay
Kate Oliver
Charles Oliver
Lorna Rintoul
Allen Ward
Ruth Parker
Ralph McKay
Culpepper
Virginia
G. Wittig
Prince Albert, Sask
Frank Ellis
Stonewall
Wayne Ellis
Glen Ellis
James Marshall
Brian Marshall
Jerry Mus
Brandon
Stewart Marshall
Dayton Valley
Alber
Mary Gillis
Gr Prairie
Alberta
Ralph Gillis
Edmonton
Stewart ‘Gillis
Bill Waldo
Red Deer
Sary
Streich
Selkirk
John Waugh
Regina
Ray Ward
Calgary
Art Parker
Harvey Ward
Frank
Norman Ward
M. Kirwin
Gwen Dunsmore
Kitscoty
Jeannette Dunmore
Seba Beach
Eleanor Sprake
Fort
Saskatchewan
James Kirkwood
Georgetown
Ont
Ray Whiteway
John Hayes
John Gamble
Sandra McKay
Bob Cochrane
Morden
Robert Simpson
Leslie Sanderson
Sask
Alex McKay
Eliza Watson
Stan ‘McDougall
Loma Rintoul
H. Schroeder
Danny Rintoul
Kenny Rintoul
Guthrie Paterson
Patti
Bill Paterson
Les McKay
Don McKay
Scott
William Simpson
Doug
Bert McKay
Hillside Cemetery
Aristena
Leaders Gather for Manitoba Teachers Seminar at Brandon
Cordell Barker of Pine Creek Division Association will join about 100 Manitoba teachers at the 13th annual Manitoba Teachers' Society professional seminar at Brandon University from August 20 to 24. J A Fotheringham of Alberta Teachers' Association also attends. Sessions, led by the society leadership team, cover leadership development and approaches to local and provincial problem solving. Participants plan to apply lessons to improve local programs and society leadership next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Barker
Gladstone
Pine Creek
Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Brandon University
Brandon
J. A. Fotheringham
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Edmonton
Merchants capture fastball league crown in decisive win
Merchants defeated Sidney 9-2 at MacGregor in game three of the best of five to claim the Barry's Barbershop Trophy for the third straight year. Pitcher Brian Telford dominated, earning his third consecutive win over Sidney in finals, as MacGregor sealed the title on Thursday night.
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MacGregor
Rural Council Discusses Planning and Artificial Ice
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Council met on August 7 and approved building permits for John Klassen Frank Kopmels and Joan Henry to meet Planning Branch setback rules. Debenture bylaw for artificial ice at MacGregor was discussed and a public hearing set for August 24 1973. The meeting covered housing development control near small towns livestock operation registrations and highway impact discussions with engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Bergquist
Reeve Duncan
John Klassen
Frank Kopmels
Joan Henry
Conn
No. Ball
Water Services Board
Usw.d
Austin
Manns
Portage
Planning Branch
Clean Environment Commission
Public Health Inspector
Auneils
Highways Department
Frank Kehler
Austin Red Cross Campaign Totals Reach $594.83 in 1973
The Austin Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society completed its 1973 Campaign for Funds raising $594.83. A list of district canvassers and amounts includes Barbara Lowe, 65.68. Emmaline Butterfield, 70. Melvin Bodnarchuk, 33. and many others. Campaign chairman Mrs. Thomson will host a travelling bake sale in Austin on Aug. 24 to support the African Drought Relief appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Canadian Red Cross Society
Avery
W. Bodnarchuk
Melvin
P. Hiebert
Ighway
South
Brown
Forestville
W. Early
Ravenshoe
Barbara Lowe
Austin East
B. Hay
Austin West
E. Cronk
Austin Centre
M. Thomson
Austin Mont St
Highway
Geo. Butterfield
Emmaline
Glen Hughson
Pine Creek
J. H. Wall
Light Hill
Leslie North
Pratt
Reg. Winterbottom
Springbrook East
Ken Johnson
Springbrook West
Jim McPherson
Worthy
I. Thomson
Anne Rand
Ethnic evening planned by Project People at Memorial Hall
With less than two weeks left the group warns weather could delay finish jobs and says priority goes to first come first served. An Ethnic evening is set for Thursday August 23 at 6 PM with pot luck and costumes invited. The event marks an au revoir to senior citizens as day care closes August 17 ahead of the final Friday cleanup.
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Memorial Hall
Advertising Scam Targeting Merchants for Traffic Book
A southern province group phones merchants urging ad buys for a Traffic Safety Book to be published by the Motor Vehicle Branch this fall and distributed to schools. The MVB reportedly has no knowledge of the project, suggesting a potential fraud or misinformation.
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M.V.B
Linda J Roy earns teaching degree at University of Brandon
Linda J Roy received a Bachelor of Teaching degree from the University of Brandon in spring convocation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Roy of Burnside and a PCI graduate. She works as a crew supervisor in MacGregor area in a rural STEP 73 program and will join Pine Creek school division in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda J. Roy
University of Brandon
Linda
David Roy
Burnside
PCI
MacGregor
Pine Creek
Rural S T E P 73 Farm Tour Notes Thanks
On August 8 1973 Rural S T E P crew supervisors and members from Oakville Portage la Prairie and MacGregor toured Wiebe co operative farm Ed Wiebe farm Jim and Curtis Pogue farm to view barns granaries and a seed farm. Fifteen participants express thanks to the Wiebes Pogues and Burches with special thanks to Mrs Burch for lunch and Jim Pogue for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.T.E.P
Oakville
Portage la Prairie
MacGregor
T Hanks
Wiebes
Pogues
Burches
Austin Pool Winners Celebrate Local Zu Club Draws
Winners at the Austin Zu Club pool draw include a $500 prize to Mrs. Mavis Purkess of Pratt and weekly $50 prizes to Mrs. A Boschman and Nelson Hule.
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Austin Pool
Austin “Zu Club
Mavis Purkess
Pratt
A. Boschman
Nelson Hulew
Hutchinson to be inducted into MacGregor United Church
Rev. Hutchinson will be inducted into MacGregor United Church on Sunday August 19 with an 8 p m service. A regular morning service at 10 am will precede. He has served the church since mid June, coming from Wilkie Sask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
MacGregor United Church
Rev. Hutchinson
Wilkie, Sask
Swimming Lessons Conclude At Jackson's Lake
Red Cross instructor Kim Hulburt of Winnipeg presided as Austin Community Recreation Association concluded lessons at Jackson's Lake. Ninety swimmers earned badges across levels Pre Beg, Beginners, Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. Recipients include Leah Ferris Edythe Jarvis Stephen Nicholson Gordon Piell Dwayne Fredrickson Carl Giesbrecht Stephen Hay Gregory Smith Kevin Henry Robbyn Pool David Utley Cathy Utley Darrin Bickford Darren Fredrickson Jack Thiessen Alan Manns Terrie storie Donnaleen Taylor Darcy Davidson Lori Davidson Jacki MacDonald Kim Fredrickson Lori Calvert Kristi Lynne McPherson Scott Pool Rodney Alderson Colleen Kempthorne Colleen Lowe Robert Thompson Brent Calvert Daniel Nicholson Kevin Peill Duncan Thornton Faye Bickford Cheryl De Athe Cheryl Ferris Rhea Fredrickson Allan Lowe Chery Giesbrecht Darryl McPherson Brenda Peill Wendy Henry Jeffrey Stephenson Kelly Henry Diane Hyde Dixie Lavoie Barry MacDonald Roy Davidson Lloyd Jarvis Brian Purkess Robert Purkess Joel Kempthorne. There were 79 swimmers registered from MacGregor Austin Sidney Carberry districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Ferris
Edythe Jarvis
Stephen Nicholson
Gordon Piell
Dwayne Fredrickson
Carl Giesbrecht
Stephen Hay
Gregory Smith
Kevin Henry
Robbyn Pool
David Utley
Cathy Utley
Darrin Bickford
Darren Fredrickson
Jack Thiessen
Alan Manns
Terrie
Storie
Donnaleen Taylor
Darcy Davidson
Lori Davidson
Jacki MacDonald
Kim Fredrickson
Lori Calvert
Kristi Lynne McPherson
Scott Pool
Rodney Alderson
Colleen Kempthorne
Colleen Lowe
Robert Thompson
Brent Calvert
Daniel Nicholson
Kevin Peill
Duncan Thornton
Faye Bickford
Cheryl de’ Athe
Cheryl Ferris
Rhea Fredrickson
Allan Lowe
Chery Giesbrecht
Darryl McPherson
Brenda Peill
Wendy Henry
Jeffrey Stephenson
Kelly Henry
Austin Recreation News with Upcoming August Events
The article notes two movie showings of Journey To The Centre Of The Earth at Austin Elementary Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday August 18 in MacGregor High School with 1 90 p.m. and 8 p.m. showings. It also mentions badminton night Monday August 20 at 8 a.m. in the High School Gym and Kids Open Gym Day Wednesday 10 3 30 p.m. at the school, promising more details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Austin
Hole
Aso
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Sidney
Jackie Wood
Brian Telford
Jack Hooper
Gordie Lye
Jim Snaith
Brian Tomchuk
Allan Tait
Reg Neitzel
Jim’ Boaz
Ron Telford
Brent Tomchuk
Keith Nichol
Bryce Frank
Doug McTavish
Doug Hodgins
Barry McMillan
Don Zanders
Terry McMillan
Keith Hodgins
Garnet Smith
Stan Robinson
Rural Council
Austin Red Cross
Rural S.T.E.P
United Church
Jackson's Lake
Red Cross ‘Nstructor
Kim Hulburt
Austin Community Recreation Association
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