Taxes, Hydro and Roads Come Under Discussion
North Norfolk council met June 4 with full attendance to discuss taxes street lighting gravel for roads and ward bylaw transfers. The meeting covered tax notices budgets street lighting upgrades Manitoba Hydro changes and planned maintenance with a $337000 total expenditure and $308000 tax revenue. A station caretaker plan from Canadian Pacific Railway drew no action while Jackson Lake planners work toward a future report.
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Commonwealth Construction
Sidney
North Railway Street
South Railway St
Poplar
South Railway
Manitoba Hydro
P.R
Trans-Canada Highway
Bagot
North Norfolk
RM. of
Pine Creek
Portage
Beautiful
Plains
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Austin
Public Works
Canadian Pacific Railway
Jackson Lake
Awards Night At MacGregor Collegiate Honors Students
MacGregor Collegiate held its first annual awards night in May at the school auditorium organized by the student council. Four students received top Citizenship Awards for leadership scholarship and contributions to school life. Gordon Smith, Laurie Frank, Betty Stark, and Dale Burch were recognized for various achievements with additional athletic and academic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
MacGregor Collegiate
Laurie Frank
Dale Burch
Gordon Smith
Betty Stark
Freshie
Jack Gibson
Gay Scora
Gloria Scora
Brian Telford
Gayle Clarke
Brenda Thompson
Dennis Bureh
Bonnie Harkness
Jim Snaith
Allyson ‘Thompson
Rod Clement Resigns Provincial Seat for Federal Run
Liberal MLA Rod Clement of Birtle Russell resigns to pursue a June 25 federal election bid after being nominated for Marquette. Manitoba House standings show Conservatives 43, Liberals 13, NDP 11, Social Credit 1 with two seats vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Clement
Manitoba
Birtle-Russell
Mr. Clement
Marquette
Liberals
New Democratic Party
Social Credit
Cubs Win Second At Westbourne Tourney
Cubs claim second place at the Westbourne baseball tourney, earning $75. They beat Plumas 7-2 with Jack Wolfe dominating, then Langruth 7-0, and Portage Mallards 7-3 before a 6-2 final loss to Brandon. Bruce Graham and Terry McGregor pitched solidly in their debuts as MacGregor aims to strengthen its staff.
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Cubs
Westbourne
MacGregor Cubs
Plumas
Jack Wolfe
Jack
Langruth
Portage Mallards
Kent McDougall
Sam
Brandon
Bruce Graham
Terry McGregor
Bruce
Terry
Austin Collegiate School Class Updates and Gifts
Friday morning presentations were made at Austin Collegiate. Mrs Cryderman and Mr Cryderman received gifts from students, and Mr Hamm was presented with a gift. Brian Hilde received the weight lifting trophy. The dance last week was not financially successful but enjoyed. A school party will be held June 14 at Jackfish Lake. Classes ended Friday and exams begin.
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ACI
Cryderman
Hamm
Brian Hilde
Brand
Feld
Jackfish Lake
Arizona Basket Picnic Plans and Invitations
The final Arizona School picnic is set for Monday June 24 on the school grounds. All former residents pupils and teachers are invited to join the afternoon to renew acquaintances. Supper at 5 30 p m will be a basket picnic with sandwiches or dainties. Tea and lemonade provided.
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Arizona
Town Happenings and Upcoming Local Events
Weather has been cloudy and cool with little rain slowing crops and gardens. Election day is Tuesday June 25 with much street talk and plans for Austin’s July 1 sports day and North Norfolk fair July 5 6 7. Local changes include Jack Hooper moving into the former Danny Kowalchuk house and Wally Arthur’s new home nearing completion. The town dust control and hospital addition progress while Dad’s Day activities brighten Sunday. The Grey Owl golf tourney at Clear Lake drew 10 MacGregor youths and prize winners Herman Weber Doc Ford and Carl Daly. MacGregor Minor Baseball Association forms with Russ Tarr president and Doris Pogue treasurer. Quilt raffle by Mrs E Thomas to benefit the WI will occur at the North Norfolk Fair on July 6.
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North Norfolk
Reeve Hotel
Jacob John Toews
Austin
Central Judicial District
Carberry
Winnipeg
Municipal Board and Water Control Branch
University of Manitoba
Ralph Alderson
W. A. Giercke
Son
Giercke
A. C. Blyth
Weed Board
A.C. Blyth
Elmer Cairns
Elmer
Barry Donnelly
Rick Palmer
Fred Green
Cubs
Birnie
Westbourne
Dodge City
Jack Hooper
CPR
Danny Kowalchuk
Wally Arthur
Weber
Smith
Ab Fawcett’s
Grey Owl
Clear Lake
MacGregor
Herman
Doc Ford
Carl Daly
Carman
MacGregor Minor Baseball Association
Russ Tarr
Doris Pogue
Frank Sims
Glen Hotel
Doug Grove
Mildred Roberts Re-elected Head of Hospital Aid
The annual meeting of MacGregor Hospital Aid was held at Mrs. R Harv ey s home on June 4. Nominations for 1968 69 elected Mildred Roberts as president with Beverly Lamb as vice president Vera Shaw as treasurer Helen Dankesreiter as secretary E Routley as central aid representative and M Chant as public relations. Attendance was good the jackpot was won by Helen Dankesreiter and lunch was served. the group will reconvene in September.
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Wew MacGregor Hospital
R. Harvey
Mildred. Robrns
Beverly Lamb
Vera Shaw
Helen Dankesreiter
Central Aid
E. Routley
M. Chant
Dankesreiter
Edwin School District Reunion Plans and History Outline
A reunion is planned for Saturday July 6 on the Edwin School grounds to mark the district’s phase out as children from Edwin will attend a consolidated school in September 1968. The piece recounts the district’s 1893 founding as Fox School District, the 1895 opening of its first school, early teachers, salaries, and the 1905 creation of Edwin after the railroad renamed the area, ending with a note to turn to page 7.
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Edwin
Portage
Fox
Joseph Patterson
Henry Treffry
William McConachie
Bill Kelly
Blake Ferris
John McConachie
R. J. Fawcett
J. H. Crewson
Miss O'Leary
Election Scene highlights Marquette campaign visits
The June 25 federal race heats up in the Marquette riding with Liberal Rod Clement and Conservative Craig Stewart backed by party leaders. Trudeau visited Neepawa to back Clement while Robert Stanfield plans a Minnedosa rally for Stewart. Meetings and coffees are slated in MacGregor with D L Lampoell and other candidates active. Antonation and Donovan are reportedly campaigning but have not announced plans.
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Marquette
Rod Clement
Robert Stanfield
Progressive Conservative Party
Armouries
Minnedosa
Stanfield
Craig Stewart
MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Mike Antonation
New Democratic Party
Rev
Walter Donovan
Decoration Day Observed by Legion on June 23
The North Norfolk and District Royal Canadian Legion will observe Decoration Day on Sunday June 23. Legion members veterans IODE and others are asked to assemble at the cenotaph at 11 10 a m for the service. Afterward graves at MacGregor Cemetery will be decorated. All interested may attend the cenotaph service and cemetery ceremonies.
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North Norfolk and District
Royal Canadian Legion
Legion
MacGregor
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Photoureas of Reclamation
Thompson
Berthoud
Colo
Curtis Sims
Colleen Pogue
Elaine Graham
Lynn Leckie
Carl ‘Carl Burch
Robert Letkeman
Myrna Graham
Ivon Loyd
Blaine Thompson
J. Hampton
Memorial Hall
Booker
North Norfolk Fair
Dad
Mildred Roberts
Hospital Aid
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Neepawa
D. L
Lampoell
Lakeside
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