MacGregorites glimpse future LRC train demonstration
A sleek 120 mph LRC demonstrator toured MacGregor on the CP Rail mainline, showcasing a lightweight aluminum locomotive and five to seven coaches. Built by a Canadian consortium MLW, Alcan, and Dominion, with 2.5 million from Industry Canada and 500 thousand from Transport Canada, the unit promises smooth rides and high-speed service for long-distance trains.
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LRC
MacGregor
MLW Industries
Alcan Canada Products
Dominion Foundries and Steel
Federal
Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Ministry of Transport
IRC
Santa to visit MacGregor on December 14th
Santa Claus is coming to MacGregor on Saturday December 14 arriving about 1 p.m. with floats and clowns. The parade travels down Hampton Street to MacGregor Memorial Hall where he will give out treats to children and mothers. He will also visit the Manors and hospital and there will be movies at the hall.
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Santa Claus
MacGregor
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Street
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Santa
Portage LIP program approves 79 more projects
Manitoba announces 10 LIP projects in Portage riding with 50 jobs and 859 man weeks funded at 104,341 dollars. National total 532 jobs and 8,920 man weeks costing 1,156,048 dollars. Most recent approvals cover Churchill Marquette and Winnipeg South constituencies. Community event noted for MacGregor Lions Club Christmas party December 9 at MacGregor Memorial Hall.
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Manitoba
Portage
Churchill Marquette
Winnipeg South
LIP
Christmas card fund appeal to aid hospital equipment
A local Christmas card fund asks readers to leave cards at Lye's Hardware Store and the hospital and submit by December 14 to be published. The fundraiser supports the hospital in buying a positive pressure breathing machine, with costs unspecified.
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Lye
Uhrin Reelected Pine Creek Chairman In 1974 75
John Uhrin of Austin rural was reelected chairman of the Pine Creek school division board at the 1974 75 inaugural meeting. Murray Burch was reelected vice chairman. Committees named include Transportation led by Murray Burch and Archie Lach. Finance led by Frank Hay and Ron Broadfoot. Maintenance with James Dickson Axel Christofferson Archie Johnson Henry Rempel. Negotiations led by Phillip Stephenson Axel Christofferson Frank Hay. Admin and Policy chaired by Uhrin Burch Hay Dickson Stephenson.
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John Uhrin
Austin Rural
Pine Creek School Division
Murray Burch
MacGregor Rural
Transportation Committee
Stud Imnyentgom
Sidney
Archie Lach
Plumas Rural
Frank Hay
MacGregor
Ron Broadfoot
Gladstone
James Dickson
Rossendale
Axel Christofferson
Austin Village
Archie Johnson
Langruth
Rea
Henry Rempel
Plumas Village
Phillip Stephenson
Pine Creek Schoolivision Board of Trustees
Treportation
Pine Creek
Pine Creek School Division Board of Trustees
Lowe
Austin
Cipal Nylin
iacGregor
Sklar
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Ubrin
Inter-City Gas Utilities assures adequate supply despite price rise
Richard Dannie, director of utility operations, says customers need not worry about natural gas supply though prices will rise. The firm cites gas system flexibility and peak saving gas to manage supply, amid a roughly 23 to 25 percent rate increase tied to higher Alberta production costs. Customers on budget billing will see higher payments. December bills will be substantially larger, with officials prepared for inquiries.
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Richard Dannie
Inter- City Gas Utilities Ltd
Inter- City
Inter-City Gas Utilities
Alberta
Dahnke
Conspiracy at Club Over Clothespin Target Fails
In a strange tale at the club, a plan to discredit the secretary’s shooting arose as conspirators aimed at clothespins using hand loaded .45 rounds. The secretary’s faulty gun prevented any hit, exposing the plot and prompting a judicial hearing next Wednesday with possible insanity pleas.
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Justice
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce to meet Thursday
The regular monthly meeting of the MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Room of MacGregor Memorial Hall. Agenda includes Santa Claus Day plans for Saturday, Dec. and store hours for the Christmas season plus plans for 1975. All members and interested persons urged to attend.
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MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Memorial Hall
North Norfolk
Why Buy A Stop Watch In Rural Telephoning
A clipped note urges using a stop watch to limit long rural phone calls. It warns that time spent talking with neighbors over dinners or chores may be inefficient and that delaying or overlong conversations can block essential calls, emphasizing practical timing to avoid wasted communication.
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Central
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LLRC
CP Rail
Yale Party
Uhrin
Ernle Antreasurer
Carmpbel
Sharp, Nash and Field
Chartered Accountants, Auditors
RE. Ledouz
St. Paul's
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
Thomas Bailey
Rivers
M. Tipper
T.W. ‘Wilkinson
Brandon
Ches Morgan
Deere Lodge Hospital
St. Paul's Anglican Church
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