Portage-Marquette Liberals elect new Portager president
Portager Krawec of Portage la Prairie was elected president of the Liberal party for the Portage Marquette constituency. Bill Watson of Portage la Prairie became secretary, Denis Boscher of Russell treasurer, with vice-presidents Van Shtykalo, Don McNabb, Rev H L Henderson, and John Solima. Executive members include Sponarski, Moran, Tarrot MacGregor, Louise Spurway, and Homer Gill. Past president Ron Clement presided. Hugh Moran led the nominating committee. Speakers included Charles Hub and Jos Guay as Liberal leaders urged readiness for an upcoming provincial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Krawee
Portage la Prairie
Portage Marquette
Camel Morrat
Neepawa
Marvin Krawec
Liberal Party
Portage- Marquette
Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Bill Watson
Denis Boscher
Russell
van Shtykalo
Rossburn
Don ‘McNabb
Minnedosa
Rev
H. L. Henderson
John Solima
Joe Sponarski
Garda Moran
Portage la
Huband
New Democratic Party
Hawks split two games with Brandon Blazers
Brandon Blazers defeated the MacGregor Hawks 6 1 at the local arena in the opening playoff game as Jake Badowich stopped MacGregor’s chances. Jim Steeden scored for the Hawks late in the third while Darryl Borton and Brent Tarr assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lye
Brandon Blazers
M.A.H
Hawks
Jim Steeden
Darryl Borton
Brent Tarr
Richardson
Calder
Brandon
Blazers
MacGregor
Larry Renkes
Mike ‘Mosruk
Jaye ‘McManus
Laurie Deroo
Glen Parker
Hawk
Grant Farncombe
Farmer
Badowich
Danny Painter
Wayne Forsyth
Brad Lamb
Lamb
Barry Wood
Brian ‘Telford
Blazer
Hextall
Steeden
Whincup
Monty Kerr
Elie Fire Sends One To Hospital
Fire in Elie leaves one person hospitalized with injuries. Fire department responders contained the blaze and evacuated residents as crews determined the cause and assessed damage. Officials say no further injuries were reported and investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elie
Fire Tears Through Imperial Oil Depot in Erie Explosion
A Tuesday fire at the Imperial Oil supply depot in Erie destroyed a semi-trailer tanker, a tractor unit, depot office building, and a school division warehouse. Injured driver Lawrence Giesbrecht, 27, of Winnipeg, suffered burns to hands and face and was treated at St. Boniface Hospital. condition later listed as good. Fire chief cites static electricity during unloading of an 8,000 gallon gasoline tanker as ignition source.
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Imperial Oil
Erie
Portage la Prairie
White Horse Plains School Division No. 20
Lawrence Giesbrecht
Wavell Ave
Winnipeg
St. Boniface Hospital
Ed Pelechaty
Headingley Rcmp
Grace Hospital
Portage Fire
Joe ‘Arsenault
Paul's Hauling Ltd
Brandon
North Norfolk budget shows a year 1978 surplus and deficits
North Norfolk rural council reported a 1978 surplus of 2480 with revenue 845371 and expenditures 842891. A new 1976 grader failed to reduce maintenance costs and public health and welfare ran over budget. Austin utility posted a 5056 surplus, trust funds held 2130 424 and 2228, and 1000 from the Austin complex was to be drawn for repainting. A grant for dust control on several streets was approved. Election officers listed for See N. Norfolk page 10.
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North Norfolk
Rural Council
Austin Utility
MacGregor
Rossendale
Austin Community Centre
Austin
Austin Treasury Council
Mount Steven Ave
1St Ave
Main Street
Leyton
2Nd Ave
Beaver
Fraser Ave
N. Norfolk
Enns Named Progressive Conservative Candidate for Lakeside
Marty Enns of Woodlands was chosen as the PC candidate for Lakeside at a Meadows nomination meeting. He has served 11 years in the Legislature since 1966 and warned the NDP would be tough to beat while criticizing the agriculture minister and government policy fostering division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enns
NDP
Schreyer
Department of Agriculture
Sam Askiw
Community benefit dance in MacGregor draws big turnout
By C J Clark Our Start MacGregor February 5 attendance at a Chamber of Commerce benefit dance exceeded expectations with about 175 people. Proceeds of roughly 1500 will be shared among Keith Thompson Bill Simpson and Roy Yuen. Presentations planned at the Hawks game later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Clark
Our Start
MacGregor
Chamber of Commerce
Keith Thompson
Bill Simpson
Roy Yuen
MacGregor Hawks
Gladstone
Rossendale
Wilson
Portage Mall target date set for 1978 opening
A May 1978 opening is planned for the Portage Mall to be built just west of Portage la Prairie city limits. John E. Thiessen of John Holdings Ltd presented plans showing a 35-store enclosed mall with a Sheraton hotel, adjacent four-acre site, and a Canadian Tire store. Construction is slated to start spring 1977, with site prep beginning then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Mall
Portage la Prairie
Karen Devine
John E. Thiessen
John Holdings Ltd
Calgary
Alta
Thiessen
Sheraton
Canadian Tire
Target
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Elmer M
Portage-Marquette
Portager
Sterling Lyon
Liberal
Mr. Guay
Liberals
Sid Lachter
Agene
Doug Barton
Ation
Howie N
Norfolk
Lakeside Pcs
Mabe
Manitoba
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