Winter Travel Tips From Health Department
Winter travel rises with holiday visits and winter sports. Dr. Huo Cheng of the Portage Health Unit urges full car checks before winter journeys, especially northward or over mountains, and warns that storms make travel serious. He recommends alternate routes, weather updates, snow tires, traveling with others, and carrying emergency gear. Be prepared and drive defensively.
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Huo Cheng
Portage Health Unit
Dr. Cheng
Anniversary Marked for Fred and Lake 48 Years
Mr and Mrs J Tomehuk of Portage hosted a turkey dinner on Sunday December 15 to honor Joyce Lake and her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Lake on their 48th wedding anniversary. Attendees from Winnipeg Portage la Prairie and nearby included A L Lynds Olga McLachlan Don McIntosh Donna Pauwels Ed Lake Elsie Keeller Wayne Clarke Cary Stewart Mc Lachlan and Mel McRae with best wishes for many more years of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tomehuk
Portage
Joyce
Fred Lake
A. L. Lynds
Olga McLachlan
Don McIntosh
Donna Pauwels
Ed Lake
Elsie Keeller
Wayne Clarke and
Cary
Winnipeg
Stewart McLachlan
Portage la Prairie
Mel McRae
Mrs
Lake
Home Economics Club Holds Two Meetings
The MacGregor Home Economics Club held its third meeting on Wednesday November 5 at MacGregor Collegiate. The treasurer reported a 26 grant from the Extension Service Department of Agriculture. A tally-ho ride replaced the usual Christmas party with refreshments following. Names were drawn for the Christmas gift exchange.
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MacGregor Home Economics Club
MacGregor Collegiate
Extension Service Department of Agriculture
Vehicle Renewal Notices Planned for Manitoba in 1969
Renewal forms for about 420 000 Manitoba vehicles will be mailed starting January 2 with a February 28 deadline for new registrations and validation strips. 1969 plates may use centennial plates or regular plates. 435 000 vehicles expected. Renewals available by mail, in person at motor vehicle offices, or at 116 agencies.
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Manitoba
Department of Transportation
CPR Will Sell Property To MacGregor Village
The Village of MacGregor council discussed CPR land sale to MacGregor Village for a future Community Centre adjoining agricultural grounds. Marathon Realty was informed CPR handed the request to them. a survey and fair market value are expected. Council planned to meet with the attorney general in January to discuss police services for 1969.
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CPR
MacGregor Village
Community Centre
MacGregor
Marathon Realty
SWEC
Mainteldene
OBL
Town Happenings in MacGregor End 1968 With Festive Cheer
The week cooled then warmed near twenty above with little snow and a promise of good weather after Christmas. The Santa Claus parade drew many children, the local rink opened Saturday, and curling will be ready by weekend. Boxing Day novelty bonspiel is the first big event. Paulin Edgar of Toronto sends greetings. Intermediates reform to face Crystal City, in a league with Holland and Glenboro. first home game Sunday, Dec 29. Chamber prizes honor best decorated homes during Dec 22 28. This is Herald’s last 1968 issue. next comes Jan 2 with merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all.
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Counheil
Lyé
Geo. Lloyd
Masonic Lodge
Ron Skeech
MacGregor
Crystal City
Holland
Glenboro
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Large Crowd Greets Santa Claus Parade in MacGregor
A huge turnout for the MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce annual Santa Claus parade saw Santa lead a procession from the town’s west end after 1 p.m. Fire Department and floats from Barfie’s, MacLeods, MacGregor Co-op, Village of MacGregor, Portage Lions Club, and Portage Kinsmen followed, with clowns adding to the cheer. Santa greeted spectators, distributed candy, and later met children at Memorial Hall before a free Tivoli Theatre show. He and his troupe also visited Norfolk Manor and the hospital.
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MacGregor and District
Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Fire Department
Barfie's
Barbershop
MaclLeods
MacGregor Co-op
Village of
MacGregor
Portage Lions Club
Portage Kinsmen
Claus
Portage Kinsmen Club
Santa
Memorial Hall
Tivoli Theatre
Santa Claus
Norfolk Manor
R. MacFarlane Heads Austin Chamber of Commerce
The Austin Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting on December 12 electing R. MacFarlane as president with M. Lamb as vice president and a slate of councillors including Mrs. Amann Mrs. Lewis P. Ewen H. Westman M. Thomson A. Corneille and R. Snaith. C. E. Cole was reappointed secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chamber of Commerce
R. A. Hay
C. E. Hotel
Winnipeg
R. MacFarlane
M. Lamb
F. Amann
G. Lewis
P. Ewen
H. Westman
M. Thomson
A. Corn
Men's Curling Club Plans for New Season
MacGregor Men's Curling Club executive sets a busy slate including a Boxing Day novelty bonspiel with a $4 per rink entry, closing Dec 24. British and mixed playdowns at $5 per rink with close dates Dec 24 and Jan 4. a weekend bonspiel Jan 10-12 with $12 per rink, close Jan 9. annual bonspiel Feb 13-16 at $16 per rink, plus kitchen tender for the season. Executive list includes President Ron Borton and Secretary Ron Telford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Telford
Jack Hooper
Ron Borton
Bob Anderson
Lorne Pennell
Gerald Jones
Art Leckie
Jeve McGregor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Health Department
Cheng
P.S
Home Economic Club
Oxfam
Carberry
Karen Smith
Grace Letkeman
Myrna Graham
Holly Harkness
Gloria Scora
Gay Scora
C. Tarr
Danita Peck
Paulin Edgar
Toronto
The
Herald
Austin C of C
Chamber
Sirett
Department of ‘Ourism and Recreation
Downey
National Health and Welfare Department
Canada Pension Plan
MacGregor Men’s Curling Club
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