Pine Creek Board Seeks Changes in Planning Act Amendments
Pine Creek School Division welcomed proposed amendments to the provincial Planning Act but opposed the first draft and its committee plan. The board tabled the bill for more study while addressing grant denial for teacher library training. The report includes negotiations chair Phil Stephenson and others, new Manitoba Teachers Society officers, staffing changes, retirement gifts, painting bids, and student insurance coverage for 1975-76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Ministers of Education and Municipal Affairs
Department of Education
Phil Stephenson
Frank Hay
Axel Christofferson
J. J. Oliphant
Dauphin
M. ‘Myers
Teachers’ Association
The
Manitoba Teachers Society
Austin
Cordell Barker
Margaret Wilson
Kyle Breitkreitz
Ed Sklar
Brian Jones
Jim Hardy
Ralph Cibula
Luc Gamache
Roland Ledoux
M. Pennell
N. Nohlgren
J. Lyall
Jim Scharien
Gladstone
MacGregor Elementary
Austin ‘School
Inter-City Gas briefs on natural gas energy role
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd hosted a meeting with municipal reps and business leaders to discuss natural gas as the premium home energy. Don Lowery outlined energy marketing shifts and the cost advantage of natural gas, while Richard Dahnke reviewed local and national supply. The company affirmed its aim to support Portage la Prairie area growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insig
Inter- City Gas Utilities Ltd
Jim Bell
Cliff Braden
Jack Porterfield
Richard Dahnke
Don Lowery
Lowery
Eee
MacGregor
St. Claude
Inter-City
Portage la Prairie
Don Coubrough
Highways Department
Trans-Canada
Manitoba Threshermen Reunion Opens With Vintage Engines Display
The 21st Manitoba Threshermen and Stampede kicks off July 1 plus runs to 6 at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum grounds. A parade of vintage plows steam and gas engines starts the day followed by contests in bag and sheaf tying stocking and threshing. The Turtle Race tests slow-pace driving while Pilgrims of Calgary with Joyce Smith provide entertainment. Evening country and western music features free dancing with Carberry band and majornettes. Pioneer Day offers free grandstand admission for seniors 65 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiemeere
Canada
Manitoba —Threshermen
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Acna
Prairies
Austin
North Norfolk fair hosts 0th annual exhibition and sports days
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society stages its 0th annual exhibition and sports days this Saturday and Sunday at MacGregor. Fair board directors organize events and activities for attendees.
Austin Recreation Report Highlights July Sports Day Events
Susan Andrayko reports a busy Austin Recreation calendar with toddlers club resuming July 8 at 9:30 a.m. and summer programs at the school gym starting July 3. Upcoming events include a lacrosse clinic, cabaret, car rally, 4-H show and sale, men's fastball, minor baseball, and a 14 team invitational baseball tournament, plus horse judging and a pet show at the community centre weekend events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Andrayko
Ira Tabalotney
Reg. McFarlane
Oka Ike Tone
MacGregor
MacGregor Collegiate
Austin
New day for tourney in McGregor outlined
The North Norfolk fastball tournament shifts to Saturday July 5 in McGregor after posters misdated it as Sunday. Entries include Portage Sonics 500 Custom Mobile Homes Merchants and Country Club of McGregor and Weber's Worblers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slowsso
McGregor
Portage
Town Happenings Highlight Summer Heat and Campers
Town reports hot humid weather with 27 Celsius days and wind halting farm spraying. Wally Byam caravaners and 120 Airstream units from Michigan camped at the Austin Agricultural Museum. Locals Glen Quinn Judy Quinn Marvin Hodge Dennis McQuiston Charlie Elliot seen around town. fuel price worries rise as travelers pass through Canada. Baseball leagues and Cubs in Holland noted as touring schedule continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Judy Quinn
Calgary
Marvin Hodge
B.C
Dennis McQuiston
Altona
Charlie Elliot
Makaroff, Man
Wally Byam
Brandon
Austin Agricultural Museum
Michigan
J. P. Welbe
MacGregor
Wally
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pine Creek School Board
B. McDonald
Plumas
R. ‘Tkachuk
Imenna
Sharel Klippenstein
Joan Lloyd
Recreation Report
Cubs
Holland
Coubrough
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