Village Council Sets 1967 Committees
The MacGregor village council met on January 3 1967. New members took oath and committees were named including Utility PW Health and Welfare Finance Fire Department Memorial Hall Health Unit Water Committee and Centennial Committee. By law extensions to water and sewer were discussed and a coordinating body for local recreation funded by taxes was required for 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Wenham
W. 4. Wenham
Glen Hotel
A. E. Chant
Grant MacDonald
Ed Leckie
Chant, MacDonald and
Leckie
Hotel and
Mac Fire Department
Hotel
Chant and
MacDonald
Chant
Chamber of Commerce
Recreation Branch
Department of Tourism and Recreation
Council
Queen Contest Set for MacGregor Ice Carnival
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association plans its 3rd annual ice carnival on Friday March 3 featuring costume judging races and a Queen contest with three candidates Winnie Berry Myrna Graham and Kerry Moore sponsored by local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Tnere
Winnie Berry
MacGregor’ Lions Club
Myrna Graham
MacGregor 4-H
Kerry Moore
MacGregor Collegiate
Bonspiel Time Draws Near for MacGregor Bonspiels
MacGregor prepares for two curling bonspiels the ladies event starting February 9 with over 30 rinks sought and a Friday night ladies banquet. Entries to Doris Me Carl and Jean McMahon by Wednesday. The men’s event begins February 16 aiming for over 50 rinks, four events, no Grand Aggregate trophy this year, substitutes allowed by time of entry. Curlers church service February 19 at St Pauls. entries to Vern McKelvy or Bob Anderson by February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Doris Me
Carl
Jean McMahon
Moon
Curlers
St. Paul's Church
Vern’ McKelvy
Bob Anderson
Austin
Sidney
Austin Men Plan Open Bonspiel Gala
The Austin curling club will host its 21st annual open bonspiel from February 20 to 25. Six events will be offered with four prizes in each. Plan to attend this gala curling week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susun Mens
Ciud
MacGregor Minor Hockey Week Highlights Three MacGregor Wins
MacGregor 10 and riders opened with a 5 2 win over Austin as Chuck Collins Don Wright Robin Allan and Doug Frank scored with Allan two assists. In the afternoon MacGregor 12 and riders beat Poplar Point 64 with Gil bert Lye Nichol scoring and Allan adding assists. Final game saw MacGregor 14 and riders edge Austin 4 2 with Telford scoring twice and Smith assisting. a large crowd enjoyed a strong day. Earlier Portage la Prairie 14 and riders defeated MacGregor 7 3 with Litster scoring twice. Next Macdon ald 14 and unders visit MacGregor 14 and unders Thursday at 7 pm, then head to Gladstone Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Austin
Chuck Collins
Don Wright
Robin Allan
Doug Frank
Ricky Berry
Bryce Scora
MacGregor 12
Riders
Poplar Point
Brent Gilbert
Gordon Lye
Keith Nichol
Brian Telford
Ricky
Imu Unners
Brent Tarr
Ken MacDonald
Bradley Lamb
Bradley Schneider
Brent Allan
Garry Barber
Ross Harkness
Allan Tarr
Portage la Prairie
Robert Litster
Litster
Pictures Wanted for Centennial History
Request for photos of original settlers family groups and related pictures for centennial history. Those willing to lend should leave them with the designated contact or location as instructed.
Town Happenings and Local Notices
Weather swings from 30 below to 20 above with sleet and rain as February begins. Congratulations to Jim Jeffries Walter Machan and Mrs Litster on anniversaries and birthdays. MacGregor and Austin curling events planned with many rinks. float into next week amid updated schedules and youth participation. A flu illness hits assistant editor George Currie. local crafts from diamond willow noted. dog license warning and bylaw enforcement reported at Summary Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jeffries
Walter Machan
Harry Litster
George Currie
George
Ed Reige
MacGregor
Outhwaite Explains Single District School Division
A January 24 meeting at the Austin Collegiate featured Inspector J. E. Outhwaite of the Rolling River Division outlining Bill 16 the single district division principle. He described a larger policy making board, separate superintendent role, and potential tax relief with grants up to 100 percent to modernize education including labs libraries and audio-visual programs. Questions followed and the session ended on a note of usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Collegiate
J. E. Outhwaite
Rolling River
M. Cronk
Inspec
Outhwaite
Diehl
Lions Club Family Outing with Curling and Pot Luck
Lions Club members and families gathered Sunday at the local rink for games of curling and skating followed by a pot luck supper. Over 60 attended. In curling, the team of Doug Nobie Jack Gibson Vinnie Berry and Helen Dankesreier defeated Dennis Lamb Jean Harkness Vivian McGregor and Janice Lamb in the final. Bernice Jackson and Vera Lamb also curled a game with Dennis to help him reach the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Macuregory Lions Club
Doug Nobie
Jack Gibson
Vinnie Berry
Helen Dankesrei
Dennis Lamb
Jean Harkness
Vivian McGregor
Janice Lamb
Bernice Jackson
Vera Lamb
Dennis
Doug Barber
Doug
Mrs. McCullough Heads Edrans Ladies Aid
The Edrans Ladies Aid held its annual meeting at the school on Thursday evening January 19 with 14 members present. A Centennial project was planned. Mrs. Norman McCullough became president replacing Mrs Bert Skeet. New officers include Mrs John Vanderhorst as vice president and Mrs Cliff Tyerman as secretary. Mls Harvey Streick is treasurer. Sick committee includes Mrs Streick, Mrs Harry Henderson, Mrs Ken Smith and Mrs Freda Reid. Lunch hosts were Mrs Allan Bredin and Mrs Clarence Schneider. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrans Ladies Aid
Cliff Tyerman
Norman McCullough
Bert Skeet
John Vanderhorst
Clarence Schneider
Mls
Harvey Streick
Streick
Harry Henderson
Ken Smith
Freda Reid
Allan Bredin
Bruce Graham Rink Tops Collegiate Spiel
Bruce Graham with Margaret Rodgers Alan Tait and Bonnie Harkness won the MacGregor Collegiate bonspiel by a final rock takeout after trailing late. The Hyde rink took the second event 86 with a late steal and extra ends, as spirited curling defined the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Graham
Margaret Rodgers
Alan Tait
Bonnie Harkness
MacGregor
Graham
Wayne
Wayne Nichol
Roy Enns
Clare Rand
Winnie Berry
Brian Larson
Rev Emerson
Daryl Gilbert
Jeanette MacDonald
Donnie Satkanas
Shirley Rand
Jim Snaith
Carl Burch
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Rogers Mill
Herald
Doctor Ponton
H. B. Fryer
Brandon
Charlie Pennell
Tor
Lions Club
Allan
A. Allan
Transcona
E. Arriss
Bagot
T. Robinson (Longstreet
Caramat
Ont
Terry Longstreet
Baby Dale Longstreet
Mrs. McCullough
Ron Uayde
Dennis Burch
Linda 'Plwse Torn Ne Poon
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