Rural Council Hears 62 Tax Appeals
Rural Council heard 62 appeals from the North Norfolk Court of Revision held January 19. Reeve Sims chaired a meeting February 9 discussing the Michener Report, water supply bylaw, and joint Brandon seminars. Discussions included tax arrears, road plowing costs, federal loans for Austin, and mapping drains for provincial programs.
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North Norfolk Court of Revision
Caer
Reeve Sims
Brandon
Michener
Chamber of Commerce Meets Tonight in MacGregor Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce holds its March meeting at 8 o'clock in MacGregor Memorial Hall. President Clare Tarr urges all members to attend. New members and anyone interested are welcome to join.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Clare Tarr
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blaine Mark 40th Anniversary
Albert and his wife celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Bill Ritter's home on February 21. They received a corsage boutonniere and a hostess rocker along with many gifts from friends and relatives. a three tier cake graced the table and a surprise gathering from Austin guests followed in the evening.
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Albert Blaine
Bill Ritter
Concert of Sacred Music at Evan Sleek Mennonite Church
A Young People's night concert on Sunday March 7 at Evan Sleet Mennonite Church East End MacGregor features tenor soloist A F Penner from Steinbach who has taught music in Steinbach and Winnipeg. Program starts 7 30 pm and all are invited to attend.
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Evansleet Mennonite Church
East ‘End
MacGregor
A. F. Penner
Steinbach
Museum Improvements A Centennial Project
A Manitoba centennial effort seeks a rural agricul tural museum to honor 100 years. Campaign aims to raise about 250000 to rest, house and display relics. rural councils already pledge 1000 plus grants. Officials stress an interactive, living exhibit of past rural life to engage youth and visitors.
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Dave McKeand
Douglas
Agricultural Memorial Museum of Manitoba
Brandon
Vern McKelvy
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Town Happenings From a Chilly Week of Local News
Community notes report a Katrime bonspiel underway with 25 entries and hopeful weather for the week. Citizens describe brisk nights near zero and daytime highs around 20, with drifting snow on Sunday improving by Monday. A Winnipeg contest winner, Mrs. A M Cathcart of Holland, earns 400 dollars. A flag-raising in FR Flon sparks pride and playful note about the maple leaf having 18 points. Kelowna officials discover a blue Roses are red note on the flagpole. Weekend carnival and Austin’s event loom as weather remains a factor. Easter dates are noted as Good Friday April 16.
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Canada
FR Flon
Uok Tig Tiea
Patos
Kelowna
B.C
Austin Water Vote Plans Progressing
Residents of Austin will be asked to vote on water and sewer plans as the North Norfolk council moves toward forming a local improvement district. Estimated construction costs total 147000 dollars, financed over 20 years at 6 percent interest. frontage rates are 25 cents per foot for both water and sewer for 20 years.
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Austin
North Norfolk
Education Week At District Schools
Education Week at district schools argues for a mindset shift in schooling. It stresses that rapid change in technology economy and society demands schools teach concepts, values, and adaptable skills rather than fact memorization alone. The piece urges preparation for work and leisure within economic and cultural shifts.
MacGregor Carnival Tomorrow Night
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Club hosts its annual ice carnival at the MacGregor rink tomorrow night at 7.30 p.m. The gala includes a Carnival Queen crown with five candidates Judy Willis Lorna McIntosh Lynda Nichol Margie Nicol and Miss X, chosen by ticket sales. Costume judging races a hockey game and other entertainment add to the evening’s program.
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MacGregor and District
MacGregor
Judy Willis
Austin Collegiate
Lorna McIntosh
Rossenjale Community Club
Lynda Nichol
MacGregor Collegiate
Margie Nicol
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Delegates Attend CARC Meeting
MacGregor delegates Mrs. E. Anderson and Miss M. Wiebe attended the Canadian Association for Retarded Children Manitoba division annual meeting in Winnipeg on February 26 and 27. Officers for 1965 were appointed, including J. A. Quinn as president and J. L. Marrin as vice-president.
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Canadian Association For Retarded Children
Manitoba
Winnipeg
J. A Quinn
Brandon
J. L. Marrin
George Hunt
Swan River
W. H. Fell
M. G. McKenzie
Winpeg
Joyce Lawrie
R. S. Butler
Dauphin
W. A. Friesen
Steinbach
Wallace D. Nielson
American Association On Mental Deficiency
C. H. Witney
Witney
Mac
Wellwood Takes Goal Lead in Minor Playoffs
The Central Manitoba Minor Hockey League semi finals began with MacGregor hosting Wellwood. Wellwood won by one goal. Ahead, Wellwood hosts the return at Wellwood Tuesday with a total goal series. Plan for March 13 tournament includes Wellwood Austin Macdonald MacGregor. MacGregor lineup features Collins Hay Borton Hill Nichol Sims Gilbet Telford Owens Litster.
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Wellwood
Central Manitoba
MacGregor
Carberry
Gladstone
Austin
Randy Hill
Douglas Borton
Brian Nick
Seyed
Austinites
Robbie Hill
Brian Nichol
Macdonald
Robert Collins
Bhian Hay
Ricky Robie Hill
Terry Wright
Nichol
Raymond Nichol
Curtis Sims
Brent Gilbert
Brian Telford
Michael Owens
Robert Litster
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Key West
Florida
Rural Council
RM of
Westbourne
Council
Municipal Development and Loan Fund
Folk
Utility Board
Water Control Branch
North
Norfolk
Mrs. A. Blaine
Russ Gurr
A. M. Cathcart
Holland
Pratt District
Cathcert
Austin Water
Ee Ree
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