Ladies Curling Club Plans for Season
The MacHegor Ladies Curling Club held its fall meeting on November 20 with 12 in attendance. It approved curling Tuesday and Thursday evenings, fees of 8 dollars for regular curlers and 50 cents per game for substitutes, and will begin once ice is available. Interested individuals may leave their names with Ruth Muirhead or Beverly Lamb as funds are raised for a new Community Centre and Centennial plans.
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Mac
Hegor Ladies Curling Club
Ellen Comarchuk
Winnipeg
J. Duncan
Cecil Jones
Duncan
Gerry Chambers
Killarney
Linda Claeys
Bobbie Chambers
R. Chambers
Mayfair
J. E. Collier
Portage
H. F. Johnson
A. J. Stevenson
Centennial Club
Fiskel
Wellwood
Ralph Fiskel
Manitoba
Austin Snow Blazers
Hydro Hike Could Be 11 Per Cent
Manitoba Hydro faces a proposed rate rise of 10 to 11 percent for 1970 71, with finance director Roe Reid arguing costs justify higher charges. The board hearing, week long, follows a six percent increase last year and could yield 29 million dollars over five years if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro Finance
Roe Reid
Hydro
Reid
Mr. Reid
Hydro) Board
Wheat surplus said good for two years in Canada
British Columbia Health Minister Ralph Loffmark, a member of the British Columbia Harbors Commission, urged better understanding of Canada's wheat marketing problems after returning from Ottawa. He said the current surplus could meet domestic needs and export commitments for the next two years, with the next two crops unlikely to sell well. He linked B C prosperity to prairie conditions and warned prospects look poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Ralph Loffmark
British ‘Columbia
B.C
Prairies
Dave Hodgins Honored By Friends After Departure
A large local gathering at Sid Hay's home honored Mr and Mrs Dave Hodgins and family on leaving the Southend Macaulay district. Dave and Rose received corsages and a hostess chair while Iva Shaw read an address. The evening included contests, a film, and a light lunch.
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Dave Hodgins
Sid Hay
Hodgins
Southend- Macaulay
Dave
Rose
Iva Shaw
Clarence Pennell
Says Clinic Would Close Denturists Called Threat to Low-Cost Care
A dentist sponsored clinic in Winnipeg, serving low cost denture care since 1960, faces closure if denturists win legal ability to fit dentures. Dr. A J Shinoff claims denturists illegally fit false teeth and offer discount pricing. He warns drugs used by denturists may be dangerous and urges legislature to require certificates of oral health from a doctor before denture fitting.
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Manitoba
A. J. Shinoff
Shinoff
Winnipeg
Community events and Christmas parties listed
A note lists a Memorial Hall meeting on Thursday December 18 at 8 am open to all, the Wan or WI Christmas party on Tuesday December 16 at 2 am with gifts and lunch, and Beaver Hospital Aid Christmas party at 8 pm December 20 in the Community Hall featuring a quilt draw donated by Mrs. A Duncan.
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W.I
Beaver Hospital Aid
A. Duncan
OLLEGIATE HATTER REPORTS ACTIVE STUDENT LIFE
Exams dominate current school activity at MCI with basketball, curling and entertainment plans shaping the term. Big Jack Gibson starred in a 51-50 loss to Glenlawn while Dennis and Carl Burch added several points. Curling plans are underway and a New Year dance is suggested by the Student Council with Crystal Ship music rumored.
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Betty
Rob
Glenlawn Collegiate
Winnipeg
Jack Gibson
Burch Boys
Dennis
Carl
Gord Lye
Brian Telford
Flash Tarr
Allan
Gorgeous Graham
Super Scoras
MCI
MCT
Lions
Royal Visit Confirmed For Canada Centennial Tour
Prime Minister Trudeau announced a royal visit to Canada for the Northwest Territories and Manitoba centennial celebrations from July 5 to 15. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will begin at Frobisher Bay July 5 and end in Winnipeg July 15. Brig-Gen. P. S. Cooper, former Canadian commissioner in Laos, is named coordinator.
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Mannister Trudeau
Canada
North West Territories
Manitoba
Commons
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Frobisher Bay
Baffin Island
Winnipeg
P. S. Cooper
International Control Commission
Laos
Truck Rolls Kill Man Near Gladstone
Gerhard Goertzen, 69, died last Wednesday when his truck rolled down an embankment into a creek two miles south of Gladstone. RCMP noted up to 12 hours may have passed before a passing motorist found the wreckage. Gladstone lies 40 miles northwest of Portage la Prairie. The fatality marked the first Manitoba death during Safe Driving Week.
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Gerhard Goertzen
Gladstone
RCMP
Here
Portage la Pra
Manitoba
Art Leckie Heads Local Fair Board
Art Leckie will assume duties for the North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society in 1970 with Doug McGregor and Wayne Moore as first and second vice presidents and Mrs Lola Tarr as secretary. The nominating committee report was adopted at the fair board meeting last week. The annual society dinner is planned for early 1970 with committees to revise prize lists and plan 1970 activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Leckie
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Doug McGregor
Wayne Moore
Lola Tarr
Fair Board
Austin District News Highlights Community Happenings
Mrs HLF reports a white Christmas mood in Austin district with visitors from Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Christchurch A C W notes annual meeting, outlines new officers, and hospital recoveries. Skating rink progress calls for volunteers, Centennial plans advance with a Winnipeg guest speaker, New Year events discussed, and local social events include teas, dinners, and meetings.
Rossendale 4-H Cub News Update and Bingo Night
Rossendale 4-H Cub News reports a December 4 meeting at Rossendale Elementary with eight members, centennial project plans, a new banner and uniforms discussed, speech by Nick Kintoul on grooming a calf, and a January 8 follow up with Leona Ostopowich and Linda Nielson presenting. On November 26 the Rossendale Beef Builders held a bingo with multiple winners listed, blackout prize of 15 dollars, and participants noting a pleasant evening.
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Rossendale Elementary School
Ick Kintoul
Leona Ostopowich
Linda Nielson
Rossendale
Lois Macintosh
Tammy Rintoul
Margaret Lamont
H. Schroeder
R. Frizzley
Over-quota Wheat Delivery Rules for High-Quality Feed
The Canam wheat card announces it will consider over-quota delivery of selected high-quality fats to meet market needs. Approved applications allow up to 3,000 bushels at the producer’s regular point with a two percent dockage for Extra No 1 feed or higher, requiring a sample acceptance by a mill or plant before filing with Winnipeg or Calgary offices.
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Canam Wheat Card
Winnipeg
Calgary
Agri Fed Criticizes Spending Caps on Farm Aid
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture said federal spending limits hinder major agricultural adjustment programs. It opposed a proposed 10 million dairy subsidy cut, cited inflation eroding subsidy value, and called for more dairy support while criticizing rapid hog premium reductions.
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Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Federation
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Beverly Lamb
Ladies
Curling Club
Manitoba Atumes
Manitoba Hydro
Macleods
Coronado Dutchess
Coronado
Fleetwood
Grant Harkness
Austin District News
Mrs. Hlf, Someon
Don Craig
John Gilmour
Barbara
Storie
Christchurch
A.C.W
N. Kowalchuk
George Bull
Frank Anderson
Fred Amann
Jim Halkyard
C. Beatty
Dorcas and Social Service
W. Loney
Donald ‘Makinson
Living Message
T. Hillis
F. Anderson
G.A. Leader
Kowalchuck
G.A
D. Jefferson
Hamilton Gilmour
Portage Hospital
E. Moore
Cecil Rands
MacGregor ' Hospital
James Halkyard
Victoria
George
Stately
Chas
Wallace
Carberry
Harold Wallace
Jack
John Mustard
Thompson
Chas. Wallace
John Wesley Sherritt
Portage la Prairie
Anglican Church
United Church
BA Eden
Bahamas
Cub
J. S. Thomson
Royal Road North
Beaumont
Falcon
Frenam
EPIC
Motor Products Ltd
G.M
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