Central Plains directors discuss tourism push and future growth
Central Plains Inc. plans a region wide review of facilities along major highways as lack of camping sites and sewage facilities prompted a push to promote tourist travel. Directors favored continued agricultural diversification while noting Canlin Limited's local flax and rapeseed deal could spur a processing plant. Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains Inc
Central Plains
Aeat
Sandhill Development Committee
Nlans
Henry Arthur
Mayfeld
Clarence Riach
Canlin
Old Time Picnic Draws 100 at MacGregor Grounds
Last Sunday afternoon over 100 attendees enjoyed a friendly old timer picnic at MacGregor fair grounds. Sunny conditions, ball games, races, and horseshoes kept all amused while older folks shared memories. Bob Sims and Clare Tarr won the horseshoes tournament with Harold Lamb and Laurie Smith as runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Fair
Bob Sims
Clare Tarr
Harold Lamb
Laurie Smith
Jack Thompson
Ron Radford
Maurice Smith
Nelson Hulme
Alf Graham
Orval Chant
Joe Lambert
Joe Ritter
Horace Hazell
Doug Davey
Frank Sims
Pete McGregor
Rural Council Addresses Drainage and Streetlight Upgrades
North Norfolk rural municipality held its August council meeting with full attendance. Reeve Duncan chaired as areas across the municipality were reviewed for drainage fixes. Proposals include Water Control Branch drainage study near NE 8311-9 NW 34-11 and a CPR crossing extension plan at Deer Siding. Highway Branch asked to install a pipe on Clifford Road and Austin access. Jackson Lake development received 100 dollars. Manitoba Hydro streetlight changes planned for Austin, including 175 watt and 100 watt fixtures and a new mercury lamp. The 1970 per capita grant of 25936 dollars was received. The 1970 electors roll lists 1920 names. Further August meetings planned to finish outstanding business.
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North Norfolk
Reeve Duncan
Water Control Branch
TransCanada Highway
P.R
Manitoba Hydro
Austin
Layton Street
South Ave
South Road
Wm. Remple
H. Phelps
South Avenue
Bromley Street
Central Plass
Council
A. A. Dyck
Sidney
Mr. Dyck
Holland
Manitoba
MacGregor
CPR
Bert Smith
Town Happenings and Local Notes Prompt Rounds Up Week
The week brought warm days and cool nights ideal for crops. Patty Birkett graduated last week in a photo with the Birkett family. Dr. Zhivago moves to Tivoli on September 4 5 and 6 due to scheduling. Horse hoe instruction available from Jack Thompson. Mrs. Colin Pennell’s car caught fire Sunday causing a total loss. no injuries reported. Ab Blaine reports a broken front window from a golf ball. Fred Lake celebrates 82nd birthday on August 12.
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Dr. Zhivago
Tivoli
Jack Thompson
Colin Pennell
Phyllis
Ab Blaine
Fred Lake
Creasy Couple To Celebrate 50th Anniversary At Wellwood
Mr and Mrs E J Creasy of Wellwood host an at home gathering for relatives and friends on August 22 from 1 30 to 4 p m and a Community Hall dance in Wellwood from 9 to 12 p m to mark their golden wedding anniversary.
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E. J. Creasy
Human Resource Survey To Be Conducted Here In MacGregor
The Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce and Central Plains Inc. announce a pilot Human Resource survey for MacGregor and nearby areas. The project aims to identify regional leaders and their interests to guide future development projects. Survey forms will be mailed to employed residents and local organizations, with results kept confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Department of Industry and Commerce
Central Plains Inc
Development Corporation
MacGregor
Central Flame Inc
Central Plains
Department of Industry, and Commerce
Reeve Duncan
Mayor Lye
C. Riach
3Rd Street
N.E
Portage la Prairie
Mac
Compulsory Insurance Bill Clears Manitoba Legislature
Premier Ed Schreyer's state run auto insurance bill moved to Royal Assent after passing third reading by narrow margins. Independent MLA Larry Desjardins announced resignation amid threats, but later supported the bill, while party lines held in final votes.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
NDP
Walter Weir
Air. Desjardins
St. Boniface
New Democrats
Schreyer
Desjardins
Jordon Beard
Mr. Desjardins
Farmers Dump Wheat on Ground in Saskatchewan
Thousands of bushels lie on the ground in front of country elevators across Saskatchewan as frustrated farmers dump wheat. Piles include a 14,000-bushel mound at Alvena and a 12,000-bushel pile at Francis. Farmers blame delays delivering quotas for 1969-70 while rail boxcars are scarce, and elevators closed records after a crop year extension. The Wheat Board has promised producers a full four-bushel quota, but farmers demand written commitments.
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Saskatchewan
Alvena
Saskatoon
Francis
Regina
Province
Canadian Wheat Board
Vancouver
Lakehead
M. P. Bjornson
Saskatchewan Pool
Jim Anderson
Wheat Board
A. B. Douglas
Assiniboia
Beaver Friends Honor Families Leaving District
A presentation and lawn party was held at Alf Graham's home on Sunday August 9 to honor local families moving away: Earl Thompson, Ivan Taylor and family, Dennis Beaudin and family. Neighbors Wallace Stone and Howie Rodgers delivered wishes, with remembrances and coffee tables given to the departing families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Graham
Earl ‘Thompson
Ivan Taylor
Dennis Beats Din
Wallace Stone
Howie Rodgers
Lloyd Street
District 5 NFU Holds Meeting at Gladstone
Gladstone Elks Hall hosted District 5 National Farmers Union’s first convention on July 30 with delegates from Portage, Neepawa and Local 513. John Palamarchuk urged farmers to address production marketing and processing, while Janet Kamer outlined women’s roles and Farm Women’s Week plans.
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Elks Hall
Gladstone
National Farmers Union
Portage
Neepawa
Local 513
John Polamarchuk
National Board
Janet Kamer
Kamer
Ron Basford
Consumers’ Affairs
Austria
National Farmers’ Union
Ross Bray
District 5
Nationa Farm Union
Goodin
National Farm Union
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Birkett
Patty Birkett
Patty
Larry Desjardins
House
E. A. Boden
Saskatchewan Wheat
Beaver Friends
Thompson
Mrs. Beaudin
Matching
NFU
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