MacGregor Intermediates Fall Twice to Crystal City in Hockey
MacGregor intermediates lost two hockey games to Crystal City last week. In the first game they trailed 7-4 in the third period before Crystal City pulled away to a 13-4 final. MacGregor, short-handed with 11 players, saw Terry McGregor re injure his knee and exit early. Scorers for MacGregor were Glen Young Gerry Smith Jim Boaz and Pete McGregor. In the Sunday rematch Crystal City won 6-1 as MacGregor hit goal posts and missed chances, with Lawrence Heselwood scoring the lone goal. Dave Wood starred in net and MacGregor announced a stronger lineup for future games. Their next home game is Saturday against Glenboro. four teams compete in the league: Crystal City Glenboro Holland and MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Crystal City
Détal City
Terry McGregor
Terry
Glen Young
Gerry Smith
Jim Boaz
Pete McGregor
Dave Wood
Terry 'McGregor
Dennis McQuiston
Lawrence Heselwood
Rural Council Discusses Water Rates and Flooding
North Norfolk council held its final 1968 meeting on December 16 with items including planning, water at Austin, and land flooding. A water rate notice will be posted at the CPR tap, while concerns about spring 1969 flooding due to municipal culverts prompted a close watch and protective measures.
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North Norfolk
L. Willis
Reeve
Austin
C.P.R
Raymond Smith
Wallace Stone
Duncan and
Alderson
Winnipeg
Elmhurst
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Pine Creek District 1968 Year in Review Highlights
A compact yearly digest from Pine Creek District recounts 1968 events. Key notes include births such as Rhonda Kowalchuk, weddings for Garry Holmes and Tena Martin, Jim Hanna and Diane Dempky, plus several estates and sales like Geo Bull and Bob Loney. Also mentions weather, crop yields, and community shifts.
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Knox
B.C
Bob Loney
James Smellie
Gladstone
Nick Kowalchuk
Rhonda Karla Diane
Tena Martin
Garry Holmes
Geo. Penner
MacGregor
Agronomists Endorse New Mexico Wheat Licensing Debate
Agronomists from Manitoba backed licensing of Mexican wheat Puric 62 at a two day conference with 175 delegates. A delegate warned the Mexican strain should be restricted to livestock feed due to mixing concerns, noting its yields exceed Red Spring but bread making is poorer. Other motions urged precise marketing research and revoking licenses of certain flax varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agronomists
Board of Grain Commissioners
Lighting Winners Named by MacGregor Chamber
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce announced winners in the annual Christmas lighting contest. Residential honors went to Jean Anderson and Don Barber, commercial to Lye's Ltd and U. S. Borton. The judges praised the many lovely displays and thanked them. Next meeting is Wednesday January 8, a combined Chamber and Area Redevelopment gathering with Central Plains Inc. general manager Clasence present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Jean Anderson
Don’ Barber
Lye’s Ltd
U. S. Borton
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and Area
Clasence
Central Plains Inc
Rate Boosts Postponed by Manitoba Trucking Association
The Manitoba Trucking Association praises the postponement of rate increases after a request by Transportation Minister Stewart McLean to delay changes until at least March 31 was granted. ATA President Alex Mowat notes the move follows complaints from consumer groups and chambers of commerce about hardships, especially for rural areas reliant on trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba ‘Trucking Association
ATA
Alex Mowat
Mowat
Highway Traffic and Motor — Transport Board
Stewart McLean
McLean
Manitoba
John D. MacLean
Chambers of Commerce
Temple Lodge Elects New Officers
Temple Lodge No. 49 AF and AM MacGregor held its regular meeting on December 17 with strong attendance. Officers for the coming year were installed led by Worshipful Master G C Fotheringham and include Wm Roberts Immediate Past Master R R Douglas Senior Warden and others. District Deputy Grand Master R Wor attended along with members from Portage and Austin lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge No. 49
AF & AM
MacGregor
G. C. Fotheringham
Wm. Roberts
R. R. Douglas
D. J. McGregor
J. Scora
G. R
Weekend Spiel Opens Curling Season at MacGregor Club
The MacGregor Curling Club plans its annual weekend bonspiel from Friday January 10 to Sunday January 12 at the local rink during the Christmas season. Three events offer cash prizes and trophies. Play begins at noon Friday with finals Sunday night. Entries should be given to Pete McGregor by 6 p.m. Thursday January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Curling Club
Ion ‘Bottom
Pete McGregor Oy
Former Bagot Resident Dies at Age 102
Arthur Smallpiece of Portage la Prairie died Saturday December 28 at 102. Born in Guildford England on August 17 1866 he came to Canada in 1890 to farm in Bagot district. He married Ellen Davis in 1898 and later moved north of Portage retiring in 1946. Survived by widow seven daughters two sons 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
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Diane Dempky
Winnipeg
Elmer Nelson
Portage
Pat Johnson
J. Knox
Hay-Johnson
Jim Hanna
James Darren
Carberry Hospital
Carlene Tilley
Brandon Hospital
Rene
Arthur Smallpiece
Portage A
Prairie
Guildford
Surrey
England
Canada
Bagot District
Mer Ellen Davis
Bagot
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Jackson’s Lake
Jerry Lamb
Lyle Anderson
Sheldon Harvey
Herman Weber
Rural Council
Henry
Mary Mason
Gordon
Iapetta
Martha Irwin
Clarence Sparrow
Gordon MacDonald
Jim Wainman
Max Kirshner
Ken Wiess
Murray Litster
Dave Weaver
Alex Dow
Glenboro
Les Becker
Jim Turner
Pine Creek
Hannah McRae
Househorn Furniture
Tarko
Deane Dempky
Shepard
P.C
Gordon Sharp
Gifford Knox
Verna
Jack Lunn
Bill Lunn
Elford Gilman
Agronomists
New Mexico
Chamber
Temple Lodge
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