Water and Sewer Project Underway in Village Upgrade
The village begins lift station construction for a water and sewer system with two lines laid along opposite sides of the street. Borger Bros. and Construction Co. of Gimli moved in to start work, aiming for completion in about four months. Residents may prepay frontage to save costs. charges include a $50 street contribution and $2.10 per foot from property line to the house.
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Gimli
MacGregor
Borger Bros. Construction Company
Cubs Hold Fourth Annual Sports Day at Fair Grounds
The Macaregor Cubs senior baseball club will stage Sports Day at the Fair Grounds on Sunday July 28 with eight invited teams and open men’s and ladies’ fastball tournaments. It should rival the previous three years in excitement.
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Macaregor Cubs
Fair Grounds
Cubs
MacGregor council keeps 1963 tax rate below provincial level
At the June 10 meeting MacGregor village council gave third reading to the 1963 tax by law. The mill rate is 58, up ten from last year, with water and sewer project costs expected to be funded by surplus and a debenture. Officials discussed sewer and water work, contractor Borger Brothers, and engineering by Underwood McLellan. Frontage pre payments may be available to homeowners to save costs, with further details in the summer.
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MacGregor
Minister of Public Works
Borger Brothers
Underwood and McLellan
MacGregor Cubs Win Alonsa Ball Tourney
The MacGregor Cubs defeated Alonsa in the final after 10 hours of play at Alonsa, edging 129 in darkness. Gerry Cobbe Perry Allan Barrie Barber pitched with Ernie Woods catching as MacGregor beat Langruth and Tupper earlier to reach the final.
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MacGregor Cubs
Alonsa
Cubs
Alonso
Langruth
Gerry Cobbe
Ernie Woods
Barrie Barber
Plumas
MacGregor
Perry Allan
Eric Woods
Rick Palmer
Innis Harvey
Dennis Lamb
Pete McGregor
Ken Green
Bob McKelvy
Don’ Barber
Walter Allan
Dan
Wilson
Keys to Play In Minot Tourney
Cliff Kilfoyle said the MacGregor Keys will travel to Minot North Dakota on Saturday July 6 to participate in a girls tournament. The team aims to defend the Minot Recreation Commission s 15th annual magic city women s softball tournament title after last year s victory. They have been practicing daily and will play at Roosevelt Park in Minot.
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Cliff Kilfoyle
The
Herald
MacGregor Keys
Minot
North Dakota
Minot Recreation Commission
Magic City
Cliff
Roosevelt Park
North Norfolk Fair Aims For Busy Two Days
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society announces its 76th annual two day fair on Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6. Highlights include over 60 calves in the show 4 H clubs from Siiney Norfolk Bagot Sidney and MacGregor a Friday evening cattle cutting demonstration a cooking baking canning and horticulture exhibit a livestock judging and light horse show with a Memorial Hall fashion show at 830 pm and a strong emphasis on final preparations led by Secretary Herb Borton with early entries encouraged.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Siiney Norfolk
Bagot
Sidney
MacGregor
North Norfolk Fair
Manitoba
Memorial Hal
Herb Borton
Town Happenings Sparks Free Weekend Weather Report
The article notes a sunny dry weekend ideal for seeding while Beaver Katrime area remains flooded. MacGregor Lions Club and local farmers laid flax on Phil Scora's farm with Bob Barber and Dave Hodgins as chief engineers. Murray Lamb and Don Sylvester start carpentry, rebuilding Murray’s house. A wall collapse during demolition briefly startled workers. The water and sewer project advances with pipe piling and Main Street eastbound opening soon.
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Beaver - Katrime Way
MacGregor Lions Club
Phil Scora
Bob Barber
Dave Hodgins
Dominion Day Sports in Austin marks 78th year
For the 78th year Austin and district stage its Dominion Day Sports on Monday July 1 at the Austin Fair Grounds. The day features an eight-team invitation baseball tournament, men's and ladies fastball, Grade 9 and under softball, Little League baseball, bingo games in the rink, children's races, and a dance at night to close.
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Austin and District
Austin Fair Grounds
Monday closing policy spreads in Manitoba towns
MacGregor and other Manitoba communities plan to close shops on Mondays starting July 1 after a June meeting with about 20 attendees. Austin area businesses and Portage la Prairie and Carberry have adopted Monday closing, while some sectors like cafes will stay affected or stagger staff. Weekend benefits cited for employers and employees include Sunday and Monday off, with Wednesday closures deemed less useful.
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Wessuorls
MacGregor
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Carberry
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Tion
Connell
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
MacGregor Cemetery Committee
Alonsa Ball
Tupper
Westbourn
MacGregor Fair
Cilare
Donna Lee Tarr
Eunice Sims
Kathy Lye
Susan Lamb
Keys
Weber Construction
Laurie Smith
Frida
J. L Lamb
Air Board
Murray Lamb
Don’ Sylvester
Murray
Don
CPR
Pierre
MacGregor Hardware
Collier's House
R. Lamb
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