Manitoba Highways Minister Announces Key Road Upgrades
Walter Weir, Manitoba highways minister, told a Lakeside Portage PC meeting that the final concrete surface contract for the east Trans-Canada four lane will be awarded and completed by 1966 with the fall of 1967 finishing the city expressway to Trans-Canada No. 4. He noted vehicle growth from 1901 to 1965 and outlined ongoing upgrades, dust control, and all weather main road access, urging candidates to seek a new mandate. He apologized for delays on Highway No. 13 due to calcium shortages, now resolved, with completion planned later this year. The talk highlighted provincial road programs since 1959 and 1965 farm road access improvements.
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Walter Weir
Manitoba
Lakeside
Portage
Canada
Weir
Oakville
Manitoba Highways Department
Futhermore
C. Bagrie
Progressive Conservative Women’s Association
Glen Harkness
Beaver
Manitoba Bears Punishment Talk and Hull Fifty Fear
A Winnipeg weekly editor jokes winter’s end but fails to name the hump. Reader gossip includes campaign fund doubts, hockey pranks, and a quip about certified checks. The piece notes a cold Portage Avenue scene and ponders Bobby Hull turning fifty.
MacGregor United Church observes wedding of Dena Moore and Murray Lyle
Dena Darlene Moore, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Moore, wed Murray Lyle, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Earle Anderson, in a MacGregor ceremony at 7 30 pm on January 29. Rev E Armistead officiated with organist Mrs E Armistead. Bridesmaids wore empire lace gowns. attendants included Morley Aikens. A reception for about 40 followed at the bride's home. The couple will reside at 622 Arlington St Winnipeg.
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MacGregor United Church
Dena Darlene
W. J. Moore
Murray Lyle
Earle Anderson
MacGregor
E. Armistead
Gant
Raise Brandon College Status Urges Cons
Progressive Conservative members of the Manitoba Legislature urged elevating Brandon College to university status and proposed renaming it University of Western Canada. D. M. McGregor cited Brandon contributions and government-driven alumni, defending Throne Speech while pressing for higher minimum wage. J. T. Mills backed government, and Captain Robert Barclay’s 1000 mile 1000 consecutive hours walk in England in 1800 was noted.
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Manitoba
Brandon College
D. M. McGregor
Virden
University of Western Canada
Brandon
McGregor
J.T. Mills
Pc—Kildonan
Winnipeg
Robert Barclay
England
Bagot and District News Highlights Community Curling and Local Life
The Bagot area column notes birthdays in February for residents like Margaret Lamont and Leslie Lamont. It praises curlers Barbara Bodie and Xen Kalberg for winning a MacGregor school bonspiel, and Bert Nichol in Winnipeg events. March events include the Bagot bonspiel Feb 28 to March 5 and a Bagot 4-H club social with a sewing machine draw. Also reported are hospital updates, local travels, and reflections on fairness in politics and taxation.
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J. M. Baskier
Margaret Lamont
L. Wright
Stirling’ Mattners
Leslie Lamont
Jim Bodie
J. Wallace
MacGregor
Barbara Bodie
Xen Kalberg
Terry Rands
Bert Nichol
Winnipeg
New York
A. Pogue
J. Pogue Sr
Portage - Lakeside Conservative Association
Portage
W. Weir
J. English
Treherne
J. L. Pogue
Jon
H. Wright
R. Mahan
Bagot School
Bernie Brecknell
March of Dimes Fund
Bagot Hall
Morley Richardson
Dwight Nichol
Ron Rands
George Currie
Langruth
Churchill Port Of Churchill Urged For Greater Use
Saskatchewan government asked federal Trade Department and Canadian Wheat Board to increase use of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba. Premier Thatcher said a letter was sent to Trade Minister Mitchell Sharp seeking more grain and flour exports via Churchill and to route imports through the port to boost regional employment.
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Saskatchewan
Federal Trade Department
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba
Churchill
Thatcher
Mitchell Sharp
North Freight Rate Study Sought in Manitoba
Premier Roblin announced in the Manitoba Legislature that a federal task force will study freight rates in the north. He urged action to change rates for northern development, citing the Churchill railway line. The Throne Speech noted a special study of north rail and air transport to reduce rates.
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Roblin
Manitoba
Churchill
Northout
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Portage Avenue
Reggie
Reais
St. Reva Hotel
Winriver
MacGreger
Bagot and District News
S. Coulthard
Joe Vivier
G. Burston
Papar Point
M. Coultrough
Calgary
Ron Tarr
Audrey
Ron
Dawson Creek
Hydro
John Doe
John Dee
Hudson Bay Route Association
Posible
Brendan O'Brien
Hill
East Rexall
Austin Credit Union
North Norfolk
B. Even
MacGregor, Manitoba
Trimble’s
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
North
Cypress River
W. Vorter
Cypress
River
Manitoba Hydro
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