Time Capsule Closing Marked at Austin
A second century program in Austin marked by filling a time capsule in the community hall on December 31. Key items include flags, local histories, photographs, a letter to 2070, business ads with prices, portraits of attendees, centennial posters, and a 1970 thresherman reunion program. The capsule was sealed after a salute to Mission City, a Manitoba tartan, and a Manitoba song performance led by Harvey Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin and District Centennial Planning Committee
Austin
Manitoba
Karen Christofferson
Austin Collegiate Student Council
Anne Collier
Portage
Russell Hay
Collier
Judy Jones
J. R. Stephenson
Jeanette MacFarlane
Eaton
Gordon Hay
B. Outhwaite
Charlie Wallace
Bradley Lowe
Karen Penner
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Loreena Ewen
Bill Early
Mrs. J. Morris
Masonic Lodge
Fred Hall
Hall
James Duncan
Cox
Mission City
B.C
Hich
Rm.of
Harder
Austin EM
Gordon Watson
Harvey Robinson
Watson
Anne Sollier
Rural Council Sets The Rura North Norfolk Council In 1971 Meeting
North Norfolk Council held its first 1971 meeting on January 5 with all members present. Reeve Duncan presided as chair. The session authorized banking actions, appointed signatories for absence, and approved a three year Central Plains agreement. Provisional 1971 estimates were approved, and 1970 weed control reports were presented. Committees and officers for 1971 were named, oaths taken, and plans discussed for intermunicipal drainage, health, and public works. The council includes Reeve Duncan, six ward councillors, and numerous appointees across health, police, welfare, finance, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rura
Municipality of
North Norfolk
Duncan
Council of
Central Plai
P.R
Portage la Prairie
James A. Duncan
Carl Bergquist
Nelson Hulme
Wim. Pilkington
Wm. Mortis
Harold Manns
Francis North
H. J. Manns
Portage Health Unit
Allan Drader
Russell Love
Archie McIntyre
P. Smith
W. Richardson
Russell Abbott
Geo. Shapansky
Dennis Snaith
Clarence Pennell
L. Perkins
A. Gourley
W. Bodie
R. Corrigal
J. Thiessen
A. Livingstone
Glenn Hughson
R. Maben
Roy Storie
J. H. Robinson
Geo. Hyde
Marvin Jones
North
Manns
Bergquis Health and Welfare
Morris
Pilkington
Hulmes
Pilk
Bergquist
Chaiman
Chamber Starts Year With Pot Luck Supper
The Mac Gregor Chamber of Commerce opened 1971 with a pot luck supper and good attendance though membership turnout was down. Plans discussed include a larger Santa Claus parade with more help and music, plus community centre action, rummage and bake sales, and a Peachland trip tied to BC’s Centennial. The 1970 financial statement showed receipts of 1192.45 and expenses of 117.83 for audit and 268.16 for the parade. auditor Paul Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Peachland
B.C
MacGregor and District Chamber “of “Commerce
O'S
Lions Club
Manitoba
Paul Gilmore
Figure Skating Club Reorganizes
The MacGregor Figure Skating Club held its first season meeting on Saturday January 9 with strong parent representation. The executive was returned for a second term plus one new member Marie MacDonald. Officers: President Vivian McGregor VP Gaye Davey secretary treasurer Mae Parkess directors Edith Peck Beverley Lamb Margaret Allan Linda Hesellwood Marie MacDonald. Two fundraisers planned bake sale February 8 at Pauch Electric and a grocery hamper draw at Bortons. Instructors Shelley Telford Keith Burch Brent Gilbert back for third year. Last year 47 members. this year expected larger turnout. Fees remain $3.50 for first child in a family and $2 for additional members. family registration remains $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Figure Skating Club
Marie MacDonald
Vivian McGregor
Gaye Davey
Mae Parkess
Edith Peck
Beverley Lamb
Margaret Allan
Linda Hesellwood
Pauch Electric
Borton’s
Shelley Telford
Keith Burch
Brent Gilbert
Town Happenings At MacGregor Community News Brief
Cold week with near 30 below temperatures and light winds. Upcoming events include MacGregor Intermediates hosting St Claude Tuesday, March of Dimes card campaign starting, and the Bonspiel set for February 11 to 14 with a meeting tonight. Rod Fox recalls Beaver school in 1903, teachers from Nova Scotia, and local family ties as MacGregor ties to Peachland BC for centennial celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be. Bete
MacGregor
St. Claude
Rod Fox
Rod
Jean
Peterson
Les
Rollie Lamb
Art Stinson
Bessie Lamb
Beaver School
Midgets Fall To Carberry In Five-One Loss
Carberry Midgets scored in every period to defeat MacGregor Midgets 5-1 last Tuesday night. MacGregor missed several scoring chances as Carberry led with two goals in the first period, one in the second, and two in the third. Eleven penalties were called, six against MacGregor. MacGregor lineup included Robin Allan Jack Wood Bryce Frank Bruce Hay Keith Nichol Roger Pogue Ted Ritzer Ken MacDonald Phil Davey Joe Davey Daryl Borton Stawn Harkness Brent Tomchuk Brian Tomchuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Carberry
Robin Allan
Jack Wood
Bryce Frank
Bruce Hay
Keith Nichol
Roger Pogue
Ted Ritzer
Ken MacDonald
Phil Davey
Joe Davey
Daryl Borton
Stawn Harkness
Brent Tomchuk
Brian Tomchuk
Local Teams at Carberry Tourney Highlight Weekend Hockey
Carberry Minor Hockey Association sponsored a weekend tournament with four MacGregor teams. The 10 and unders beat Carberry A 3 2 with Mark McGregor scoring twice and Brian Drader adding a tally.
Olson Leads MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club
The MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club held its organizational meeting on January 12 with 10 attendees. Nelson Olson is president, W. P. Sims vice president, Clare Tarr secretary treasurer, and directors John Boschman and Pete McGregor. The team competes in the South Central Hockey League with Crystal City Plot Mound Holland Ste Claude and Somers set, many games on weekends for fans and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Intermediate Hockey Club
Nelson Olson
W. PF. Sims
Clare Tarr
John Bos
Chman
Pete McGregor
Crystal City
Plot Mound
Holland
Ste. Claude
Somerset
MacGregor
MacGregor 4-H Horse Club Holds First 1971 Meeting
Members of the MacGregor 4-H Horse Club met January 4 for the first business session of 1971. They reviewed a successful 1970 Christmas party and planned January activities including a pot luck supper and films on January 22, with a next meeting set for January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor 4-11
Curling Club Plans Bonspiel Meeting Tonight
The Macuregor Curling Club will hold a bonspiel meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the rink. With the event only three weeks away from February 11 to 14, all curlers and interested persons are urged to attend and start plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macuregor
CFA backs national marketing bill in Canada
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture urged the Commons agriculture committee to adopt a government bill creating national farm products marketing agencies and a marketing council. It urged including cattle and beef, covering fruits, vegetables, seeds, mushrooms, wood products, and granting producers a strong voice, aiming to end interprovincial trade frictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
National Agriculture Marketing Council
Commons Agriculture Committee
Federation
David Kirk
Also Mentioned on This Page
MacGregor Curling Club
Lyn Snaith
Arnold Bachalo
Ken Wolfe
Jack Wolfe
Lorne Pennell
Kend Bonspiel
Curling Club
Rural Council
Figure
Carberry Minor Hockey Association
Carberry A’s
Mark McGregor
Brian Drader
Carberry B's
Robert Wiebe
Harvey Nichol
Lyle Pogue
Grant Noble
Glenn Parkess
Stewart ‘Thompson
Dean Frank
Reed Frank
Dale MacDonald
Darren Borton
Bartie MacDonald
Murray Noble
Brookdale
Robert Purkess
Wellwood
Brad Lamb
Dean Grove
Bruce Nichol
Robert Parkess
Bill Nichol
Lorne Hulme
Allan Boschman
Shilo
N. Olson Heads Intermediate Club
CFA
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