Pine Creek 4-H Meeting Plans and Fund Motion
Pine Creek 4-H held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Van derhorst on January 17 at 8 p.m. A motion proposed paying an additional $50 on a loan. A toboggan and skating party with a pot-luck supper was set for January 28. Lunch committee named Richard Corrigal, Hal Hughson and Glenda Hughson. Speeches by Hal Hughson, Murray Lewis, Richard Corrigal and Debra Manns planned for February 21 at Mr. and Mrs. H. Winters. Meeting adjourned by the president.
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Pine Creek
J. Vanderhorst
Richard Corrigal
Hal Hughson
Glenda Hughson
Hal Hugh
St James and Assiniboia Plan Amalgamation
Mayor A W Hanks of St James and Mayor William Turner of Assiniboia announced plans to merge the city and rural municipality into a new city of about 60 000 residents. The proposal awaits provincial legislature approval with ministerial consent already granted but details to be finalized.
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Manitoba
A. W. Hanks
St. James
William Turner
Assinoia
Hanks
Winnipeg
School Daze Volleyball Winners and Carnival Plans
The article notes UE grade 12 boys won the boys division and grade 9 girls won their division. Trophies will be awarded. A drama night and dance are planned with dates to be announced. Miss Marlene Nelson enters the Austin carnival queen contest. The ACT bonspiel occurred Feb 8 9 and 10 with top finishers listed in three events and Bob Skeet taking the largest end. A Friday dance featured music by We Alone.
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Marlene Nelson
Act
Murray Makinson
Jim Wright
Diane Hawkins
Ross Storie
Bob Skeet
Rick Friesen
Betty Storie
Murray McIntyre
We Alone
You Have a Date Mixed Bonspiel and Local Events
A Katee curing cab mixed bonspiel starts Monday February 26. A whist drive at Norfolk Manor Thursday February 22 at 8 p.m. raises funds for the hospital. The WI regular meeting and officer installations occur Thursday February 22 at 2 30 p.m. Ladies should bring blue books. Hostesses Mrs Hodge Mrs Hotel and Mrs Kolke.
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Norfolk Manor
The
Hodge
Hotel
Kolke
MacGregor Memorial Hall
MacGregor 4-H Home Economics Club Skating Party
The MacGregor 4-H Home Economics Club held its skating party on February 4 after a postponement due to mild weather. Families enjoyed skating curling and a potluck supper upstairs. The club met February 7 at the Collegiate and bought orange uniforms while planning a February 16 parents night and an May 9 achievement day with a $5 donation to the March of Dimes.
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MacGregor 4-H Home Economics Club
Air Canada to Introduce Jumbo Jetliner
Air Canada ordered three 168 passenge r Boeing 747 jumbo jetliners for delivery in 1971. President G R McGregor said each jet will cost about 20 million dollars and debut mid 1971 on transatlantic and transcontinental routes. The new jets feature a 20 foot wide main cabin to nose, five sections, potential lounge, speed of 600 mph, same max altitude and range as present jets, and capacity for 40 000 pounds cargo with full passenger load.
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Air Canada
G. R. McGregor
Restrictions Made Easier on Crown Land Sales in Manitoba
Manitoba s natural resources minister Donald W Craik announced easier restrictions on crown land sales covering all organized municipalities in southern and western Manitoba. Existing leaseholders get first purchase at market price. Expired or unoccupied lands will be offered to nearby residents with municipal service agreements.
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Manitoba
Donald W. Craik
Winters Says Final Wheat Payments Soon
Trade minister Winters told the Commons that final payments to farmers for wheat oats and barley will be mailed in March. The oats and barley pool closed January 31 and the wheat account closed February 29, with per bushel amounts not disclosed. The total distribution will be substantial.
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Winters
Commons
Canadian’ Wheat Board
Clifford Smallwood
Six Month Term For Auto Theft
Wayne Charles Saunders of Wallaceburg Ontario received a six month jail term for car theft. He stole the car in Winnipeg and was arrested after a police chase near Port Arthur. He told the court I had $3 in my pocket and just wanted to get home.
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Wayne Charles Saunders
Wallaceburg
Ont
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Dairying urged to cut subsidies and boost competitiveness
Canadian dairy policy should reduce reliance on government subsidies as industry efficiency grows. Agriculture Minister Greene told the Manitoba Dairy Association that prices must reflect Canadian needs and support must be balanced with producers, processors, and government. Dr. Johns cited a 120 million dollar annual subsidy and urged less costly imports, noting Canadian products struggle to meet Mexican standards.
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Canada
Agriculure
Greene
Manitoba Dairy Association
C. K. Johns
Federal Agriculture Department
Ent
Dr. Johns
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Eric Chambers
Gordon Thomasson
Bobby Hay
Terry MacGregor
Portage Centennial Arena
Bob Bradburn
CKY Winnipeg
CFB Southport
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the Daily Graphic
Gordon Motor Inn
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Mayfair Hotel
Teen Dance
Marist Ime
NTS
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Snider Hardware Ltd
Portage Albion
Greenberg's Groceteria
Rotary
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Trinity Centre
Satur Power Toboggan
MacGregor
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Cs Ont Toy
Order OF Foresters
Retarded Children’s Association
Shaggy Dog
Ly Land
Halos
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Austin Melodiers
Austin Men's Curling Club
G. Parkess
Imperial Oil
W. T. Peck
MacGregor Hotel
MacGregor Herald
Manitoba Hydro
Gordon McPhail
Carberry News-Express
Sidney Transfer
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Sidney
Sidney Curling Club
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