Central Plains Inc Looks to Objectives for Growth
Central Plains Inc held a June 11 board meeting at Portage HQ to review one and five year objectives. Directors emphasized promoting regional development, public relations, and informing the public about the corporation’s functions. A task force plan and brochures were proposed, with outreach through the local Chamber of Commerce and bulletins to boost awareness. Agricultural goals called for a full study of vegetable farming, storage, processing plants, expanded acreage, and a communal storage system.
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Central Plains Inc
Portage
Riach
Chamber of Commerce
Central Plains
Austin Homecoming Week Honors Anne Collier Cairn
Austin celebrates Homecoming Week from June 27 to July 4 with 500 invitations mailed. A cairn dedication for Mrs. Anne Collier, author of Portage la Prairie history and co composer of Manitoba centennial songs, takes place June 28 at 2 p.m. at Jacksons Lake. A basket picnic follows at Austin Sports Grounds, then Carberry Legion band concert and a hymn sing led by local organizers.
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Austin
Austin and District
Sriday
Anne Collier
R.M
North Norfolk
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Manitoba
Jackson's Lake
Carberry Legion Band
Cliff Addison
Carberry
Jazel Lowe
Rural officials graduate with honors from Manitoba course
A. M. Hay and Mrs C E McDougall, officers for North Norfolk and MacGregor, received certificates from the University of Manitoba for completing the four year Municipal Administration program. Held May 26 at the International Inn, Hay ranked among the top five and had the province's highest accounting mark.
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A. M. Hay
North Norfolk
MacGregor
CE. McDougall
University of, Manitoba
International Inn
Manitoba
Manitoba Municipal Secretary Treasurers’ Association
University of Manitoba
Department of Municipal Affairs
Four Rural Post Offices Face Closure in North Norfolk
North Norfolk council received word from the post office department that four rural post offices Edrans Firdale Pine Creek Katrime and Beaver may close. The alternative service plan aims to save costs and will be discussed with the district director. Further meetings are planned to explore cost benefits and impacts.
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Uray Municipauty
North Norfolk Council
Post Office Department
Edrans
Firdale
Pine Creek
Katrime
Beaver
Water Control Board
Council
White Mud
Water Control Branch
Jackson Lake
Presbytery of the United Church
P.F.A.A
Wink Affairs
General Reserve
Town Happenings Brighten a Busy Summer Week
Summer weather dominated the past week though Friday brought rain. Crops are mostly sown and growing fast while gardeners toil. The Mansfields of Oyen and E W Gilroy of Calgary sent regards and plans to attend Centennial celebrations. Calgary Stampede gear and preparations surface. Norfolk Fair meets midweek and Carberry Fair follows. Portage opens July 6. The village fixes flags along Main Street to signal fair time as Lions walkathon participants are urged to submit donations.
Anne Collier Cairn Unveiling Planned for Sunday
The Chamber of Commerce invites all to attend the unveiling of the Anne Collier cairn at Jackson Lake, four miles southeast of Sidney. Donations may be sent to Vic Stewart, Mrs. Howard, or Mrs. Hazel Lowe. the event will be marked by a roadside turn-off at Thorn's Service Station on No. 1 highway.
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Anne Collier
Lake
the of Commerce
Manitoba
Vic Stewart
Inter City Gas
Tupper St. S
Portage la Prairie
Howard
Thorn
Sidney
Hazel Lowe
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Lake
Regions discuss location of sixth vocational school
A meeting hosted by Brandon School Division on May 7 1970 with neighboring divisions discussed site locations for a sixth regional vocational secondary school. Pine Creek No. 30 supported Dauphin as a site and urged consideration of Portage la Prairie for future facilities while Brandon was urged not to be chosen.
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Brandon
Pine Creek Board
Pine Creek
Dauphin
Portage la Prairie
Local Government Boundaries Commission
Gladstone
Austin Dominion Day Sports Kickoff Next Wednesday
Austin marks Dominion Day as part of Centennial Home Coming Week with a parade at 11 a.m. and a four team invitational baseball tournament featuring Neepawa Holland Rivers and MacGregor. Local events include Little League Pony League meat and ladies fastball, horseshoe, bingo, and a community dance. invitations were sent to former residents.
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Austin
Austin and District
Manitoba
Neepawa
Holland, Rivers
MacGregor
Austin Community Hall
Wallace couple plan At Home for golden anniversary
Mr and Mrs C R Wallace invite friends to an At Home in the Austin Community Hall on July 5 to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. No gifts please.
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Ande
C. R. Wallace
Austin Community Hall
Open House For Golden Wedding Anniversary
An open house will be held at their residence on June 28 from 2 30 to 5 00 p m and 7 00 to 9 00 p m to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Friends neighbors and relatives are invited By request no gifts please
Pictures Wanted For Fair For Centennial Committee
The Centennial Committee asks residents to bring pictures for display at the fair. Please mount on bristol board, keep them together, and label with names. Leave at Mrs. W. BR. Shaw across from the fair grounds. Pick up on Sunday July 5. Bristol board for mounting may be bought at the office.
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Bristol
W. Br.shaw
Fairgrounds
Bristol Board For
Mount Photos
Changes Proposed In Education Act in Manitoba Legislature
Education Minister Saul Miller introduced amendments to abolish the high school examination board allowing schools to grade students and advise universities while the minister retains the right to set department exams. Also second reading approved for a welfare control bill enabling provincial oversight of local programs and cost sharing with municipalities.
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Educaton Department
Manitoba
Saul Miller
Miller
Education
Rene Toupin
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Ed Schreyer
James R. Hourie
Old
High Bluff
Austin and District Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Jones
Russell Hay
John P. Roy
Central District
Frenerne
Manns
Bergquist
Highways Branch
P.R
Jacob
Lena Braun
Municipal Board
Rosebill
Sidney Community Club
Beautiful Hills Park
Norfolk Fair
Highways Dept
Austin Sports
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