MacGregor grads hear future plans and award winners
Fifty eight grade twelve graduates at MacGregor Collegiate received diplomas in a crowded gym ceremony on June 28. Principal Simpkin spoke as Mr Burch sent greetings from the board, with Robin Allan named outstanding male athlete and Laura Birkett outstanding female athlete. Patti Purkess earned multiple academic and service awards. Robin Allan was class valedictorian among other honors. Prof Sims delivered the keynote address amid a hot night and graduates and guests enjoyed a tea, music by the Travellers, and a small Glee Club encore.
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MacGregor
Crabbe
MacGregor Hall
Wilma Wright
Danita Peck
Roberta Stone
Mildred Hay
Janice Lamb
MacGregor Collegiate
Simpkin
Burch
McTavish
Robin Allan
Ed Chant
Patti Purkess
Allan Tarr
Hart
Willis
Chartered Accountants of Manitoba
Ken Wright
University of Manitoba
Miss. Colpitts
Patti Parkess
University of Winnipeg
Pierrepont
Donna Manns
Stamp honors prairie settlers in three cultures on new issue
A multicultural four colour stamp honoring prairie settlers will be released August 2 with artist Will Davies of Toronto attending the Winnipeg post office launch. The stamp pays tribute to Mennonite Ukrainian and Jewish communities who pioneered the prairies as cosmopolitan Winnipeg residents gather to honor pioneer memories with guests Mrs. Alexandria Racette Mrs. Violet Yacula A. S. Cummings and A. Beckett sharing memories of days gone by.
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Will Davies
Toronto
Winnipeg
Prairies
Alexandria Racette
Violet Yacula
A. S. Cummings
A. Beckett
Seacrash MacGregor orders new fire engine
Seacrash MacGregor village council approves a $34,627 fire truck contract with King Seagrave Ltd. Delivery in at least 12 months funded by the village fire reserve and North Norfolk RLM. August 12 meeting chaired by Mayor Lye approved bylaws, grants, permits, and staff appointments.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
King Seagrave Ltd
RLM
Barton
Lye
Moore Street
Minister outlines new building plan for Portage la Prairie
Public Works Minister Russell Doern and city leaders reviewed a two phase plan for a new provincial government office in Portage la Prairie. Architect Etienne Gaboury outlined design details including a 47 foot high north block and a 72 foot tower, with land purchased as available to avoid expropriation. The project aims to decentralize government services and boost downtown Portage la Prairie as Winnipeg grows.
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Portage la Prairie
Russell Doern
Portage
Sigur Ne Doern
Etienne Gaboury
Cyrus Hemmat
Doern
Gaboury
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Tupper
First Streets
Saskatchewan and
Lorne Avenues
Tupper Street
Lorne Avenue
Farm stored grain records urged to ensure crop claims
Manitoba farmers are urged to record existing grain stored on the farm as Crop Insurance Corporation expects many claims this fall due to adverse weather and hail. Without Farm 303 Grain Stored on the Farm, inspectors may treat all grain as this year’s production. Complete and mail forms before harvest.
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Ine
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Manitoba
Crop Insurance Corporation
Neighbours honor Gierckes and Gilberts farewell
A Sunday farewell on the Ab Giercke farm lawn marked the departure of two Katrime families to Portage. Friends and relatives gathered for a social hour, presentations of corsages and gifts, and a buffet lunch after speeches by Mike Parynnik and the honored couples.
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Ab Giercke
Portage
Gilbert
Harvey
Marjorie
Brent
Brian
Sandra
Phyllis
Don
Brian Allo
Red Cross swimming class at Jackson Lake
The Red Cross swimming class sponsored by the Austin Recreation Association held two week lessons at Jackson Lake. About 70 swimmers enrolled with seniors Cheryl Purkess and others from MacGregor, Austin, Carberry, Sidney, and more earning badges across Senior to Beginner levels.
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Red Cross
Jackson Lake
Cheryl Purkess
MacGregor
Ben Fredrickson
Kim Fredrickson
Kevin Giesbrecht
Austin
Laurie Clark
Carberry
Brent Calvert
Kevin Peill
Duncan Thorton
Scott Pool
Danny Nicholson
Sidney
David
Danny
Cathy Utley
First Anglican Church Opens in 1899 with Canon Matheson
The first Church of England services were held in the Presbyterian Church now the Lloyd Apts between 1800 and 1899. The present Anglican church opened September 10, 1899 with Canon Matheson officiating assisted by Rev. C C Cuningham and organist F E Lewin. Minister’s warden A Palmer and vestry members listed. Services were held at multiple local sites. St Pauls MacGregor now affiliates with Christ Church Austin and St Agnes Carberry under rector Rev Michael Tipper.
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Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Apts
Canon Matheson
C. C. Cuningham
F. E. Lewin
A. Palmer
W. B. Merrick
H. Lloyd
F. Thompson
C. Harding
F. Lewin
W. Hodge
W. Young
S. Thompson
J. B. Young
Image Hill
Great Carlton
Beaver Creek
Wellington
Westbourne
MacGregor
St. Pauls MacGregor
Christ Church, Austin
St. Agnes
Carberry
Michael Tipper
Professor studies elk and moose at Riding Mountain Park
Dr. Richard Rounds of Brandon University directs a summer study on elk and moose at Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada supports the project to aid in planning and interpretation of the park’s natural resources, with two Brandon University students assisting.
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Riding Mountain National Park
Richard Rounds
Brandon University
Rounds
University of Colorado
Parks Canada
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
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Edwin District
Seacrash_MacGregor
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
The
Recreation Association
Ernest Buhler
A. J. Regier
Orville Chant
Ivan Taylor
Attorney-General
Murray Lamb
Council
Highways Branch
R.M
Water Resources Branch
Urbor Association
Honor Gierckes
Gilberts
Stephen Nicholson
Gordon Peill
Gloria ‘Funk
Alan Manns
Terri Storie
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