Borton Foursome Tops Weekend Bonspiel
The Ron Borton rink defeated Don Barber to win the first weekend bonspiel event at the local rink. Twenty two rinks entered the Friday night start with Dale Burch Jim Snaith Daryl Gilbert and Murray Frank taking third prize. Barrie Barber Stu Young Larry MacDonald and Jack Frank won the second event. Ron Telford Dallis Barber Gerald Jones and Jim Shaw won the third event. Elmer Cairns and Harold Dobbin led consolation finishes. Weather cooperated with above zero temps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Burch
Jim Snaith
Daryl Gilbert
Murray Frank
Harold Wright
Lorne Wright
Jim Pogue
Ken Wright
Barrie Barber
Stuart Young
Larry MacDonald
Jack Frank
al Ressler
al Bendick
Murr H. Zeghers
Treherne
Brian Telford
Robert
MacGregor Recreational Association Meeting Notice
The MacGregor Recreational Association will host a re organizational meeting Monday January 19 at 8 p m in the MacGregor Collegiate. A new executive will be elected as the current one retires. All groups must bring 1969 70 financial statements and 1970 71 budgets for review. All interested persons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Recreational Association
Uary
MacGregor Collegiate
Recreational
Midwest Shows to Attend local fair this summer
The orn Norfolk and District Agricultural Society signed with Midwest Shows to appear at the fair. Midwest Shows already operate in Carberry and other centers and are praised for size and variety. Eighteen directors attended the first 1970 meeting. The Manitoban Arabian Show will not return to MacGregor. The Fair Board will sponsor Arabian events and keep their trophy. Plans include a band and a parade on Saturday. Prize lists go to print by March 15. $300 from calf raffle proceeds will go to the Community Centre. Another calf raffle planned. fair dinner set for March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orn Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Midwest
Carberry | T
MacGregor
Rair
Etain
Fair Board
Pine Creek Board Elects Stephenson Chairman
Phil Stephenson was elected chairman of the Pine Creek school division board at the inaugural meeting last week. G L Bjarnarson named vice-chairman. six of 11 members sworn in. Lionel L Brown appointed secretary treasurer. Administration manual by Superintendent P Clagget approved and D W J Hlay and Co. named division auditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Stephenson
Pine Creek
G. L. Bjarnarson
Wm. Porosky
Steph Karaz
Axel Christofferson
Frank
Nay Ang Arene Sonnson
Lionel L. Brown
P. Clagget
D. W. J. Hlay
Lighting Contest Winners Named
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce announced winners for the lighting contest. First place went to Herman Weber and second to Vern McKelvy. In business category, first place was S. Ramb and second to Borton's Red and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Herman Weber
Vern McKelvy
Business Place
S. Ramb
Borton’s
Red & White
Rural Council Sets Committees for 1970
North Norfolk council held its 1970 first meeting on January 1 with full attendance. Reeve James A. Duncan welcomed new members and praised staff. Committees were formed including transportation finance water utility police and fire health unit hospital board and planning. Water project agreements and drainage plans were approved and future meetings in Winnipeg discussed Beaver Creek drain work to begin this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ality
North Norfolk
Jim Duncan
CIA
Councl
James A. Duncan
Carl H
Bergquist
J. Nelson Holme
Wm. Pilkington
Wm. Morris
Harold J Lanns
Francis North
United
Ritchie
Duncan
Hulme
Morris
Besi
H. J. Manns
H.A. Lye
Q.C
Portage Health Unit
Allan Drader
Russell Love
Archie McIntyre
Percy Smith
W. MeeceeRe
Hughson
R. Maben
Roy Storie
J. H. Robinson
Geo.lyde
Marvin Jones
North
Manns
Pilkington
A. M. Hay
Wm. Moore
Winnipeg
North Norfolk Council
RM of Westbourne Council
Beaver Creek
Transportation Committee
Kellys celebrate 40th anniversary with community reception
Mr and Mrs G Kelly held a reception at Bagot Memorial Hall on Saturday January 3 from 2 to 5 pm to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Nearly 100 relatives and friends attended. The couple wed January 1, 1930 at the Pogue home. They have a daughter Onalee and three grandsons. Gifts included a wall mirror and radio, with many tributes and songs. Attendees traveled from Calgary Esterhazy Gilbert Plains Steinbach Winnipeg Inglis Brandon Beaver MacGregor Portage Edwin Bagot and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wir
George Kelly
Bagot Memorial Hall
Margaret Pogue
E. W. Pogue
Fotheringham
MacGregor
Onalee
Lorne Wright
MilJeanne
W. D. Machan
Harold Wright
All
Steve Thompson
Brandon
M.C
H. Lorimer
Inglis
James L. Pogue
Kelly
Pogue
George
Margaret
Geo
T. Kelly Sr
F. Allen
Edwin
Allen
A. Pogue
Bagot
Susan
Jo-Ann Lorimer
Jim Pogue Sr
MacGregor Trail Kings Organized at December zist meet
The snow toboggan club in MacGregor was named the Trail Kings at a December zist meeting. Committees were formed to set racing rules and oversee power toboggans within town limits. A race on January 1 awarded trophies, with local riders placing and others heading to Austin Treherne and Portage. The next meeting is Sunday January 18 at 2 am in Ross Thompson’s basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zist
Christmas Party at Manor by the W.S. Society
The Manor hosting the Christmas party for the Women’s Society featured carols with Mrs. A Smith as accompanist and a "Touch and Take" game won by Mrs. Perkins. Members exchanged gifts and placed items under the tree for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S
Town Happenings and Winter Sports Schedule
Snow fell over the district with frigid temperatures and sunny spells. The town features weekly ladies curling, men’s ice lanes, and kids skating all week. Charlie Pennell welcomes visitors and helps when needed. MacGregor Recreational Association meeting next Monday night at the Collegiate. Ice Capades in Winnipeg run January 23 to February 3 headlined by Fred Trenkler with other performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Town
MacGregor Recreational Association
Winnipeg
Fred Trenkler
Minor Hockey Teams Keep Active in Portage District
The Macuvegor clubs in the Portage district league, spanning Midgets Bantams and Pee Wees, played several recent games. Midgets posted one win, one draw and one loss, with Litster and Sims among the scorers and Nichol brothers assisting. Next up they travel to Poplar Point and then host a Jan 23 game, with coaches Glen Nichol and Frank Sims guiding the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macuvegor
Portage and District
Jan Poplar Point
Talshare
Robert Litster
MacGregor
Portage West End
Curtis Sims
West End
Brian Nichol
Keith Nichol
Robert
Curtis
Poplar Point
Glenn Nichol
Frank Sims
Bantams
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Ladies Bonspiel Dates Set for February Excerpts
The Macaregor Ladies Curling Club announces a three day bonspiel from February 20 to 22 with three events and trophies. Entry is 12 dollars per rink and includes a Saturday night smorgasbord. Centennial over 55 competition has no entry fee. Contacts Ruth Noble and Helen Borton for entries. donations welcome via Ruth Noble. A raffle clock radio from Pauch Electric will be drawn with tickets from club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaregor Ladies Curling Club
Ruth Noble
Helen Borton
Bev Lamb
Pauch Electric
Curling Club
Horse Club Christmas Party at Hodgins Home
The MacGregor 4-H Light Horse and Pony Club held its Christmas Party on December 19 at Mr. and Mrs. D. Hodgins home. Members enjoyed games and gifts from Santa, then shared a lunch and carols, thanking the Hodgins for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor 4-H Light Horse and Pony Club
D. Hodgins
Santa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Borton
Ron Borton
Dennis Beaudin
Bruce Muir
Lloyd Street
Don Barber
Tom Telford
Jack Hill
Barry Donnelly
Neepawa
Weatherman
Ron Telford
Ron
Pine Creek Board
Mrs. G. Kelly
Mark
MacGregor Trail Kings
Charlie Pennell
Horse Club
Fite McGregor
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