Manitoba rodeo marks 14th annual event at reunion
The rodeo, integral to Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede since 1962, reaches its 14th annual run. Approved by the Canadian Cowboy Association, it has grown from a small gymkhana to a four day performance with top stock from Brown-West Rodeo and Brahma calves from the U.S. border. Entry fees of 25 dollars apply per event, with purses boosted by these fees. competition is timed, judged, and scores depend on animal and rider performance.
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Manitoba Threshermen
Canadian Cowboy Association
C.C.A
Prairies
Alvin Dunford
Portreeve
Saskatchewan
Nellie
Arena
Brown-West Rodeo
Leo Brown
Wainwright
Alberta
U.S
Corey Smith
Swanson
Kelly LaCoste
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Canada
Therodeo
Austin recreation report
A brief Austin town column notes community activities and upcoming events. It highlights local gatherings and public notices, with a focus on civic and cultural happenings in the city.
Street family tops 4-H show and flying scholarship notes
Street family leads 4-H fair with grand and reserve calves while local buyers bolster the club. Cadet Lloyd, son of Mr and Mrs John Lloyd, receives a flying scholarship, trains at Portage Flying Club, and will earn a private pilot license after 35 hours flight and 40 hours ground school. Portage la Prairie coop provides board, uniforms, and lodging for cadets as they parade with Portage Terrier Squadron.
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Glen Lloyd
Mtr
Mars
John Lloyd
MacGregor
Manitoba
Lloyd
Air Cadet League of Manitoba
Portage Flying Club
Winnipeg Flying Club
CFB
Portage la Prairie
Portage Terrier
Bank of Montreal
David Street
Brent Wright
Brenda Wright
Eileen Street
Keystone
R. J. Kerr
Cathy Mason
Mary Letkelan
Portage
Berge
New Hoan
Perkess Bros
Brenda i
Mary Lethon
Blow Street
Jerry Voesenek
MacGregor Council Grants Local Community Support
At the latest village meeting in MacGregor, council approved three recreation grants. A $400 grant to the Chamber of Commerce funds panelling for Nor-Mac Trade Fair displays, potentially usable at the Community Centre and for indoor tennis walls. Additional grants included $1,000 to the Tennis Club for new courts and $500 to the Norfolk-MacGregor Agricultural Society, with five building permits totaling $80,000, including a Hydro district station project.
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MacGregor
Russ Tarr
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Norfolk-Macgregor Agricultural Society
Hydro District
Evening storms bring minor damages to town
A severe electrical storm caused scattered property damage with a burning Catholic church steeple and a cow death at a nearby farm. Two residents reported television tube losses, while lightning sparked a local fire department response at a lightning strike site. Community life centered on the Lions playground and summer recreation led by Laura Birkett with visitors including Jack Wells and Johnny Cash.
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Macaregor
Austin Brigade
Wayne Moore
Jo‘Anne Muir
Laura Birkett
Jack Wells
Gulf Station
Johnny ‘Cash
Esso
Testing centre planned for Prairie Provinces institute
A satellite testing facility of the Prairie Provinces Agriculture Machinery Institute is planned to test available farm equipment and recommend design and safety improvements.
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The
Prairie Provinces Agriculture Machinery
Stitute
Country Club Tops Circuit With 2 Wins and 1 Loss
The Country Club finished with a 2 win and 1 loss record after a strong season showing. Key players and results highlight a competitive run leading to the top of the circuit.
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Cfu
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Austin Recreation Report
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Ron Borton
Lindsay Shaw
Strath Booth
Hector Shaw
Austin Museum
Design School
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