Rural Council Debates Roads and Reeve’s Death
The North Norfolk Rural Municipality council met July 8 1969 with deputy Reeve James Duncan presiding following the sudden death of Reeve Charles E. Hotel. They approved the Graft planning scheme and discussed closing and opening ministerial road orders while setting land prices on Sidney, and authorized banking actions and delegate fees. A resolution urged a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Highways to review Provincial road policy due to deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hotel
James Duncan
Pilkington
Portage la Prairie
Martin ‘Thiessen
North Norfolk Ag. Society
S.E
Sidney
Centennial Corporation
North
Norfolk
Dept. of Highways
North Norfolk
Shower Honors Margaret Tait Before August Wedding
Margaret Tait was honored at a bridal shower in Rossendale Hall on Friday night prior to her August 2 wedding. Corsages were pinned on the bride and her mother and the groom’s sister. Guests enjoyed songs, a treasure hunt, gifts, contests, and a light lunch as the evening closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tait
Rossendale Hall
Paisley
Walter Neufeld
Tess Halliday
Freda Tomchuk
Rae Frizzley
Margaret
Lee Tomchuk
Barber Couple Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C R Barber invite friends and neighbors to at home celebrations for their 45th anniversary held Saturday July 26 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Barber
Don Barber
Duncan and Sims to Contest Reeve Office
Jim Duncan and Frank Sims have entered the race to fill the Reeve position in Rural Municipality of North Norfolk after the death of Charles Hotel. They were nominated on Friday July 18 and will compete in the election set for Thursday July 31 with polls from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Duncan
Frank Sims
North Norfolk
Charles Hotel
Duncan
Mr. Sims
Russell Hay
R. G. Fox
Sims
Tors
Reeve
Community Centre To Be Voted On Again
A public meeting at MacGregor Memorial Hall chaired by Duncan Lambs urged another vote on the failed by law for a Community Centre. A large crowd attended. officials aim to vote early next year, noting a six month minimum wait. Committees will continue fundraising and review voting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Community Centre
Duncan Lambs
Town Happenings And Local Events In North Norfolk
Weekend weather turned sunny with some rain on Friday as crops show progress and farmers report waterlogged hay fields. Local visitors celebrate birthdays, road work begins in town, and Threshermen Reunion plus rodeo open at the Museum. Moon landing观看 impressed residents while football and rural election news fill the week. Saskatchewan, rookie QBs, and exhibition games shape the league as Rural Municipality polls set for Thursday with Reeve candidates Jim Duncan and Frank Sims. A 1912 tax notice found on a demolished house reveals a $22.50 total tax bill with detailed allocations. secretary treasurer F. E. Lewin listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
North Norfolk
F. E. Lewin
A. Larson
MacGregor
Castle
Reunion and Rodeo Start Next Wednesday at Manitoba Museum
Manitoba hosts the 15th Threshermen's Reunion and eighth Rodeo next week, featuring giant steamers, saw mill demonstrations, bag and sheaf tying, saddle and bareback riding, calf roping and more. Evening grandstand shows include Johnny and The Hombres, pig scramble, goat tying, Legion Majorettes, and fire baton acts. Saddle Queen contest on June 30 with miniature trains, pony rides, and museum displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Johnny and the Hombres
Legion
$250 Million Cash Advances For Western Canada Farmers
Prime Minister Trudeau announced during a West tour that Prairie farmers will start receiving 250 million dollars in advance cash payments for stored grain in August. The plan doubles the maximum advance to six thousand dollars per farmer, with Agriculture Minister Olson suggesting the total could reach five hundred million if conditions warrant. The move aims to ease a cash shortage tied to weak wheat sales amid a global grain glut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudeau
Lethbridge
Regina
John Diefenbaker
H. A. Olson
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visits and Family News
MacGregor locals note visitors from San Francisco Kerrobert and Vancouver and Edmonton rounds. Weekend guests include Miss Linda Boaz and Miss Shirley Morgan visiting Mrs H Boaz. Families A C Montagnon Jenn Fort Rouge hosted a reunion in Misericordia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Williams
San Francisco
Williams
Jack Gibson
Chas. Pennell
E. McGowan
Kerrobert
Sask
W. Martin
Treheme
Gordon Billings
Edmonton
C.N. Argue
Mather
E. Wall
Vancouver
Linda Boaz
Altona J
Shirley Morgan
Russell
H. Boaz
Dave Graham
Harvey
Quill Lake
Garnet Pennell
Pine Falls
B.C
Barbara Boaz
Hazel Boaz
Harry Mevannell
Martha Kilfoyle
West Coast
Oliver Schneider
Greg
Brad
Lillian
F. E. Hollings
Misericordia Hospital
A. C. Montagnon
Fort Rouge
Sims
Fort Garry
Threshermen’s Reunion and Rodeo at Austin Museum
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum hosts its Threshermen’s Reunion and Rodeo at the Austin Museum starting next Wednesday and ending Saturday August 2. The rodeo runs Wednesday and Thursday with four days of events, including a popular saw mill and a threshing outfit on view. The grounds lie 114 miles south of the No. 1 and No. 34 junction near Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin Museum
Threshermen’s Reunion
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Rural Council
Wew Council
R.M. of North
Norfgolk
Council
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Edward Richard Schreyer
Schreyer
Richard S. Bowles
Q.C
Duncan and Sims
Harold Hughson
H. E. Schroeder
Fred Tarr
Jim Turner
Fred Taylorson
Weatherman
Threshermen
Saskatchewan
Seum
Ana Kodeo
Western Canada
MacGregor Locals
Austin
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