Grasshoppers expected south of Gladstone
Saskatchewan forecasts show total prairie grasshopper infestation rising from last year though overall density falls. Severe infestations are down to 2,749 square miles, with very severe at 200 square miles, concentrated in Saskatchewan. Alberta and Manitoba see declines, while Saskatchewan remains the main hotspot around Swift Current and Moose Jaw area.
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Saskatoon
Federal Agriculture Department
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Satchewan
Manitoba
Red River Valley
Brandon
Souris
Oak Lake
Deleau
Gladstone
Macklin
North Battleford
Fort Qu’Appelle
Maryfield
Swift Current
Rosetown
Gull Lake
Moose Jaw
Shaunavon
Kindersley
Weyburn
Stern Alberta
Itheast
Foremost
Bow Island
Coutts
Taber
Lethridge
Vauxhall
Lomond
Oldman River
Oyen
Acadia Valley
Empress
Raymond
Hussar
South Saskatchewan River
Grassy Lake
Lions rally as MacGregor 12s sweep MAHA playdowns
MacGregor Lions 12 and under, sponsored by the Lions Club, opened MAHA provincial playdowns with a 7-8 win at Carberry before a 5-1 home victory Sunday. Brad Wotton, Robert Thompson each had two goals. Larry Jonasson, Vaughn Burch and David Street added singles.
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MacGregor
Lions Club
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Carberry
Brad Wotton
Robert Thompson
Larry Jonasson
Vaughn Burch
David Street
Harry Sinclair
Kevin Nichol
Lions
Scott MacDonald
Robert ‘Thompson
Harry Simpkin
Rossburn
Four Way Motors
Bob Barber
Robert
Daryl Scora
Doug Pogue
Neil Ferris
Brad Rodgers
Parker Fitzpatrick
Wally Koop
Kirk Hooper
Town Happenings Attract Winter Community Centre Rush
Unseasonably warm February boosts activity in MacGregor area with the Bonspiel at MacGregor Ice Palace and a full day Recreation Conference at the elementary school. ADM Mary Liz Bayer represented the department of tourism and recreation while a Lions Cup poker derby drew crowds at the Community Centre. Vic Palmer noted slower pace but optimism for upcoming Briar at Regina and Silver Broom, and the banner over MacGregor curling ice lauding the Manitoba Curling Association presidency was seen. Charlie’s mood lifted by pleasant weather, no winter holiday planned. See Town Page.
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B.C
Austin
MacGregor Ice Palace
Central Plains
Vic Palmer
Broadway Ave
Flin Flon
Regina
Manitoba Curling Association
Charlie
World Day of Prayer event in MacGregor Hall
The World Day of Prayer service will be held Friday at 8 p m in MacGregor and District Memorial Hall with all faiths welcome. The theme Education Equipping for all of life focuses on Latin America this year and Miss Margaret Rempel, with 12 years in Paraguay, is hoped to speak. Local offering supports the Canadian Bible Society.
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World of Prayer
MacGregor and District Memorial Hall
Canada
World
Latin America
Margaret Rempel
Paraguay
Canadian Bible Society
World Day of Men Planning Committee
Austin Carnival Queen candidates announced
Four Austin teens vie for Carnival Queen honors at the Austin Winter Carnival. Audrey Loeppky, 16, MacGregor Collegiate, aims to study medicine and enjoys multiple sports. Wilma Loewen, 16, MC L, volunteers at church and is sponsored by Minor Hockey. Immi Wiebe, 14, Chamber of Commerce representative, loves bowling and art. Doreen Johnson, 15, Austin Junior High student, eyes secretarial work and curling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Loeppky
MacGregor Collegiate
Henry
Nettie Loeppky
Austin
Wilma Loewen
Jake Loewen
M.C.L
Immie Wiebe
Chamber of Commerce
Bill and
Helen Wiebe
Carberry Bible Camp
Doreen Johnson
Ken Johnson
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Stephenson
Phil Stephenson
Doreen Stephenson
John Unrin
Jean Unrin
Tor
Front
Bill Turner
Cheryl Ferris
Wayne Klippenstein
Jamie Klippenstein
Lions Roar
Somerset
Boshchman Brothers
Glen Parkess
Snaith
Bobby
Darren Pennel
Darren
Austin Carnival
Audrey Loeppry
Mmie Wiebe
EN Johnson
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