MacGregor United Church to Hold Two Services
Manitoba education plan outlined for MacGregor district residents in a February 27 vote. The plan creates school divisions to guarantee high school access as a right, with local boards managing up to grade eight and division boards handling grades nine to 12. Operating and construction grants support salaries, maintenance, and building costs, totaling about 33.7 million for Manitoba next year, with provincial share near 59 percent. Also: MacGregor United Church completes new building. first services February 15 with organ and choir, transportation arranged for elders.
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MacGregor
United Church
Manitoba
MacGregor Collegiate
Royal Commission On Education
Memorial Hall
Jean Hendry
J. J. H. McLean Co
John Gowan Passes in Nelson British Columbia
Word was received of the death at Nelson British Columbia of John Gowan 43 a former resident of Portage la Prairie Born at Westbourne he lived in Portage for years where he married Jessie Riach The family later moved to Alberta and finally Nelson BC eight years ago Surviving are his widow one son Kenneth his parents Mr and Mrs William Gowan of Parkesville BC two brothers Bill and Alvin and one sister Marion Funeral services were held in Nelson on Monday.
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Nelson
B. C
John Gowan
Portage la Prairie
Westbourne
Portage
Jessie Riach
Tabor
Lethbridge
Alta
B.C
Kenneth
William Gowan
Parkesville
Bill
MacGregor Chamber backs reopening of local theatre
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce met February 10 with 14 members. They pledged full support to Mr Harvey to reopen the theatre on February 27 and plan booster nights. W Harmon named coordinator to establish a village clearinghouse to reduce event clashes. Officers listed include President Glenn Lye and others. Farmers March to Ottawa stance deferred due to information gaps.
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Ne MacGregor
Unamper of Commerce
Glenn Lye
Harvey
C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
W. Harmon
MacGregor C. of C
Clare Tarr
Sec Treas
Glenn Milne
Dunc Lamb
D. Brow
Jewestiom
Ore
Ke Jackerson
S.R. Lamb
R. Stratton
J. Lewis
L. B. Patterson
J. L. Lamb
Lakeside
MacGregor
CFRY
Chambers of Commerce
Ottawa
CDE Hold Monthly Meeting at Britannia Chapter Home
The Britannia Chapter LO held its combined annual meeting at Mrs Collins home on February 2. Mrs Audrey reported on the year's activities noting Decoration Day and Remembrance Day observances and successful March of Dimes and Red Cross campaigns.
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Britannia Chapter
Collins
Audrey
Red Cross
Gerry Bredin Captures Top Honors In Local H. S. Bonspiel
Gerry Bredin led Sidney in a local high school bonspiel with the top honors as 24 rinks competed over February 6 and 7. The event featured draws from morning to evening, a banquet with special guests, and a final round of matches including winners in the Teachers and Students events led by Bredin and Beaudin.
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Gerry Bredin
Collegiate Chatter Highlights Local Bonspiel Prizes
Jennifer Olito reports a lively bonspiel weekend with local rinks claiming most prizes in two events. Margaret Jenkins won the Grand Challenge final at 146, Y L banquet and Neepawa Blackhawks music followed, and three rinks head to Austin Bonspiel led by Pettitt Douglas Olito Bodie and Satkanas with skips Pettitt Snaith Lye.
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Jennifer Olito
Y.L
Neepawa Blackhawks
Margaret Jenkins
Austin
Ron Pettitt
Ed Douglas
Jen Olito
Shirley Hay
Denis Snaith
Earnest Beaudin
Karen Butterfield
Marj Bodie
Tom Satkanas
Charlie Lye
Donna Wark
Hazel Pennell
Roy Mark
Curtis
Weather and memories mix as local notes span farms and trains
A light chilly day prompts chatter about a robin and a meadow lark in a yard while Outhwaite’s crossbred sow sets a notable record with 82 pigs born and 65 raised in 22 months. Anecdotes recount train routes back to 1888 and Creamery history, with school and obituary inquiries queued for next week.
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George Outhwaite
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Ernie Ryz
Agninge
Garry Berdin
Maben
Surie Pthorin
Gail Walker
Sid Chapman
Wayne Bergquist
OR Chamber OF Commerce
Mr. Harvey
MacGregor C of
C.D.E
Wilf Alton
Len Stewart
Larry Moore
Murray Litster
Pat Bogue
Gloria Ariss
Norma Stratton
Deai Snaith
Gaily Walker
Ron Jones
Gladstone
Jerry Hanna
Barry Fuglesong
Duncan Broadfoot
A.C. Diehl
Lorraine Willis
Darwin Anderson
Murray MacFarlane
Lorraine Anderson
Rosemary Lowe
Barry Fuglesang
Lois Baker
Lorraine Clayton
Sylvia Erlinson
George Halkyard
William Unger
Mr. Unger
Albert Poyser
Winnipeg
Charles Barzett
Edna Newton
Cedar Springs
Mich
A. R. Stinson
Richard W. Bigger
Uncle Dick
Jennie
Uncle
Scotty
John McMinn
Billy
Dave McMinns
Jennie Biggers
Ab Kilfoyle
Dan McDougall
Jeir
Matthew Little
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