Pine Creek School Division Board Meets in January Session
Pine Creek School Division held its January meeting at William Morton Collegiate Gladstone with all directors present. The board denied Elsmith transfer appeals, approved Sidney S D to Beautiful Plains transfer denial, and accepted the Manitoba Teachers Society salary negotiation request for the new Unary Board. A memory plaque for Wm Morton was approved, a division office in Gladstone was authorized, and plans for a Career Night at William Morton were set. The outgoing board met January 29 to brief the incoming Unary Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morton Collegiate
Gladstone
H. J. Dankesreiter
Elsmith
Pine Creek
Newman
Board of Reference
Sidney S.D
Beautiful Plains
Pine Creek Division Association
The
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
K. I. Johnson
Wm. Morton
Morton
Pine Creek School Division
Men's Bonspiel Starts Next Thursday at MacGregor Curling Club
MacGregor's men's curling club announces its annual bonspiel from Thursday February 15 to Sunday February 18 at the local rink. For a second straight year the event begins on a Thursday to accommodate workers. Four events with trophies and four prizes per event. Entry fee remains 16 dollars per rink. Entries due by noon Wednesday February 14 to Doug Noble Vern McKelvy or Bob Anderson. Buffet lunch at MacGregor Memorial Hall Friday February 16 from 5 to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Doug Noble
Vern McKelvy
Bob Anderson
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Pam
Wolfe Rink Wins M F CURLA RAMA
Jim's Sales and service sponsored the Massey Ferguson Curla Rama event last week with six teams. The Wolfe rink of Jack Wolfe Ron Telford Dennis Beaudin and Robert Rodgers triumphed over Ed Hulme Bill Hulme Dennis Snaith and Colin Pennell in the final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cox
Jim’s
Jack Wolfe
Ron Telford
Dennis Beaudin
Robert Rodgers
Ed Hulme
Bill Hulme
Dennis Snaith
Colin Pennell
Wolfe
Rural Council Sets 1968 Committees and Appointments
North Norfolk Rural Municipality held its first 1968 meeting and formed committees including finance Willis Duncan and Alderson, public works drainage Hulmes Manns Pilkington, and protection welfare with council members serving as chairs. Harold Manns chosen for a three year term on the MacGregor North Norfolk hospital board. A January 23 meeting in MacGregor with Winnipeg reps will decide joining a weed district.
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North Norfolk
Meeve — Chass
Votet
Percy Alderson
Nelson Hulme
Wm. Pilkington
James Duncan
Harold Manns
Lloyd Willis
Oy Reeve Hotel
Alderson
Duncan
Hulme
Willis
Manns
Hulmes
Pilkington
Reeve Hotel
MacGregor-North Norfolk
Winnipeg
MacGregor
Ladies Bonspiel Opens Sunday in MacGregor Curling Event
The annual ladies bonspiel starts Sunday and runs for a week in MacGregor. Four events with four prizes each are planned, and a banquet is set for Monday night. Entries close Friday at 6 p.m. Contact Bernice Jackson or Ruth Noble to enter.
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MacGregor
Bernice Jackson
Ruth Noble
Minor Hockey Weekend Highlights for MacGregor District
MacGregor and district minor hockey teams were active weekend, with the 14 and unders drawing a 4 4 tie against Southport Friday. Gordie Lye scored twice for MacGregor, Keith Nichols and Brent Gilbert added singles, and Shawn Harkness assisted twice. The 12 and unders fell 4 0 to Portage Northside. The Pee Wees face Portage South Side next. The 10 and unders played a four team tourney at Gladstone, losing 8 0 to Portage and 2 0 to Gladstone, then traveled Sunday for more action.
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MacGregor
Anders
Gladstone
Carberry
Southport
Gordie Lye
Keith Nichols
Brent Gilbert
Shawn Harkness
Jack Wood
Portage
Doug Barton
Pee Wees
South Side
Robin Allan
Ken McDonald
Roger Pogue
Bernie Ritter
Local Rinks At Winnipeg Open Annual Bonspiel
Two rinks from the MacGregor area are among 496 entries in the Winnipeg annual bonspiel which began last Thursday. The Wolfe brothers Xen Wolfe Jack Wolfe with Robert Rodgers and Dale McDonald join Glenn aye Duncan Lamb Harvey Gilbert and Tom Telford in one foursome. Alf Graham Ralph Lye Andy Stone and Benny Samolesky of Portage enter the veteran's spiel this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Jack Wolfe
Xen Wolfe
Robert Rodgers
Dale McDonald
Glennaye
Duncan Lamb
Harvey Gilbert
Tom Telford
Alf Graham
Ralph Lye
Andy Stone
Benny Samolesky
Portage
Town Happenings and Local Updates in February
February week brings milder days after 10 below, with town events from Co op fertilizer plant progress to hospital addition. A forested plane incident near Bill Moore’s and ongoing NHL race chatter accompany evergreen notes on anniversaries, licenses, and local routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Giesbrecht
Andy Giesbrecht
Neustaeters To Celebrate 49th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A J Neustaeter of MacGregor will celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on Friday February 16 They have long lived in the MacGregor district and retired to MacGregor several years ago Congratulations folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neustaeter
George Thompson
George
MacGregor
Bagot Seed Meeting Draws 60 Plus Attendees
M W Burch of Burch Seed Farm and McKenzie Seeds hosted a Bagot Hall meeting on Monday January 25 attended by over 60 interested in better crop info. Brandon speaker Jim McCullough spoke on corn production while Jim Pollock discussed weeds and control districts. Allan Arnott covered farm management, lunch by Bagot 4 H Beef Club capped a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Burch
Burch Seed Farm
McKenzie Seeds of
Brandon
Bagot Hall
Jim McCullough
McKenzie Seed Co
Jim Pollock
Allan Arnott
Darlingford
Bagot 4-H Beef Club
Ancient site in Whiteshell sparks debate on purpose and origins
An early Manitoba discovery describes parallel rock lines and a square layout likely laid out a millennium ago. Researchers tie it to a distant, unidentified culture with possible religious meaning, alongside nearby mounds and Red River Settlement history. The piece notes Cree Assiniboine and Chippewa presence and recalls parish development pre Confederation amid harsh wood, water, and weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteshell
Manitoba
Beaver
Portage Plains
The Westbourne municipality and the White Mud River memory
The Westbourne area, formed beyond the Red River in 1877, later expanded as Manitoba split Douglas lines. The White Mud River, once turbulent and prone to floods, shaped the land near North and South Norfolk and Lakeside. The author recalls autumn colors, river creeks, and changing land use from swampy floodplain to productive ground after new channels redirected floodwater.
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Westbourne
Red River
Portage
Manitoba
Assiniboine
North and South Norfolk
Lakeside
Norfolk
Woodside
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bryan Birkett
Jack Gibson
Merlin Hodge
Schroeder
Clarke
Rural Council
Bruce Hay
Keith Nichol
Brian Nichol
Daryl Borton
Joe Davey
Gerald Barber
Jack Wrigs MacGregor
Sanders
Portage Northside
Bill Moore
High Way
NHL
Canadiens
Bruins
Leafs
Hawks
Roy
Jack Lewis
West Coast
Mexico
Garth Hoy
Jack
Chuck
Doc O'Connell
Doc
Neustaeters
Bagot Seed Meeting
Wls
Fort Garry
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