Gladstone Foursome Wins Ladies Bonspiel
A Gladstone rink led by Doreen Small won the MacGregor Ladies Curling Club annual bonspiel defeating Dorothy Smith Elsie Grove Dorothy Thompson and Audrey Telford. The event featured multiple prize tiers and an eight ender by Audrey Bender Hazel Nylin Joyce Konopski and Marilyn Chandler. Banquets preceded a weekend of full play with 24 rinks and finals completed Sunday evening.
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Gladstone
Doreensmall
Joan McDonald
Jean Cook
Jean Graham
MacGregor Ladies’ Curling Club
Dorothy Smith
Elsie Grove
Dorothy Thompson
Audrey Telford
Pat Pink
Linda Heselwood
Francis Booth
Onalie Wright
Phyllis Lee
Treherne
Ye's Ltd
Audrey Bender
Hazel Nylin
Joyce Konopski
Marilyn Chandler
Denwal
Bender
Tillie Johnston
Betty Williams
Ann Neudorf
Francis’ Johnston
Audrey Lamb
Rey Lamb
Doreen Cobbe
Jean Harkness
Lynda Snaith
Janice Kelly
Joyce Thompson
Carol Quinn
Curling Club
Diane Kitson
Jean Ungarian
Fern Dewis
Winnie Walsh
Ada Booth
Grace Scora
Doreen ‘Small
Joyce Lye
Set
Lye’s Ltd
Austin Centre Opening Ceremony Sets March 9 Schedule
The official opening of the Austin Community Centre is slated for Saturday March 9 with a 1 p.m. 12 and under playoff hockey game between Austin and Carberry, followed by more youth hockey, a 3 p.m. 14 and under game, 5 p.m. dinner for government and dignitaries, 7 p.m. ribbon cutting, figure skating, and an 8:30 p.m. 18 and under game plus public skating. The public is invited to attend all events.
Oldtimers to play MacGregor Hawks March 24
Manitoba Ulaumers a touring hockey group visits MacGregor on Sunday March 24 for a benefit game against the MacGregor Hawks at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to the MacGregor Community Centre. The roster features former NHL players Bill Mosienko Ed Mazur and Bill Juzda among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Ulaumers
MacGregor
MacGregor Hawks
George Allard
Alex Kurceba
Bill Juzda
Ron Castelene
Clare Wakshinski
AL Johnson
Elmer McGillvray
Bud McCormick
Brian Derrett
Jim Stevens
Bender Rink Scores An Eight Ender
The Audrey Bender Hazel Nylin Joyce Konopski and Marilyn Chandler foursome defeated the Johnston rink from Portage in the final of the second event at MacGregor Community Centre bonspiel. Their victory completes the eight ender feat as part of the Sunday event with bees hive atmosphere.
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MacGregor
Audrey Bender
Hazel Nylin
Joyce Konopski
Marilyn Chandler
Johnston
Portage
Gladstone Elementary adds addition after plan revisions
Construction at Austin and MacGregor elementary schools resumes after revised plans keep additions on existing Pine Creek School Division property. Town council issued permits and a spring start is expected if weather cooperates. Next principals and superintendent meeting set for March 13 at 1:30 p.m.
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Gladstone
Pine Creek School Division
Pine Creek School Division Board of Trustees
Austin
MacGregor
Weatherman
Pine Creek Division
Pistol Shots Highlight Cryderman Cowboys Match
In a windy Wednesday shoot on February 27 the Crydermans Cowboys beat targets. Dan Cryderman and Bob Ramsey shared high total scores. Handicaps rewarded Ramsey Cryderman Nicholson and Nicholson led in various events. Nicholson invited members to bring targets March 6 for awards and consider monthly handicap matches.
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Gun Cub
Bev Nicholson
Bob Ramsey
Gary Witherspoon
B. A. Nicholson
Hawks Weekend Troubles Hit MacGregor Hockey
MacGregor Hawks dropped two MAHA and SCHL playoff games over the weekend, losing 7-4 to Waskada and then 6-4 to Crystal City. Scorers included Don Miller Gordon Lye Jack Wood Randy Painter and Jim Steeden, with MacGregor rallying but falling short in both contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Hawks
Waskada
Maha
Crystal City
South Western
MacGregor
Hawks
Don Miller
Gordon Lye
Brian Telford
Jack Wood
Randy Painter
Jim Steeden
Dean Couvier
Robert Litster
Pilot Mound
Doug Barton
Craig Thompson
Randy Blanchard
Monty Kerr
Gordie Lye
Brent Tomehuk
Brian Nichol
Brent Tarr
Cathy Thiessen Crowned Austin Carnival Queen
Austin carnival drew a large crowd on March 2 at the Community Centre marking the first event in new waiting rooms and with a new PA system. Cathy Thiessen was crowned Carnival Queen with escorts and princesses, skaters wowed the audience, and door prize winners were announced as organizers praised the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Thiessen
Austin
P.A
MacGregor
Brandon Sokol
S. Brandon
Ren Fredrickson
Bev Ahrin
Rich ‘Amann
Keith Carruthers
Carly Robinson
R. Johnson
Debbie Rands
Cathy ‘Thiessen
Bruce Thiessen
Beresford
M.D
Dalton ‘Smith
Portage la Prairie
Panthers
Cougars
Roy Hall
Sidney
Dennis Clarkson
MacGregor Curling Club Hosts Two Week Bonspiel
The annual pick a week bonspiel at MacGregor Men's Curling Club opens Wednesday with thirty two rinks in play. Competition runs to Sunday night with the second half starting next Wednesday. Finals are Sunday, March 17, and a buffet luncheon and refreshments will be held Friday in Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Men’s
Memorial Hall
MacGregor
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Austin Centre
Ainex Lumsden
Ralph Lyndon
Vic Shettler
Keith Campbell
Nick Hill
Don Wilkinson
Tod Thurston
Bill Mosienko
Ed Mazur
Ray Charambura
Dick Todd
Ken Saunders
Tony Green
Rollie Marion
Bernie Grebinsky
Bender Rink
The
Jackie Wood
Fancy
Kelvin Hamm
Theresa Rands
Roberta Hall
Brenda Rogers
Tracy Hamm
Darin Calvert
Sheldon Brown
Michael Kowalchuk
Andrew Jones
Patty Lou Jones
Joanne Chambers
Rhonda Kowalchuk
Judy Snaith
Barry ‘Smith
Bradley Rintoul
Kevin Nelson
Cameron Hay
Warren Sloane
Jimmy Hanna
Cheryl Calvert
Ee ‘Currie
Debbie ‘Nelson
Cynthia Brown
Steven Hay
Darrin Fredrickson
Jason Kowalchuk
Karen Hanna
Bertha Unrin
Audrey Snaith
Vicki Jo Welsh
Greg
Janice Wiebe
Debbie
Brent Sharp
Lori Rands
Percy Ewert
George McGhee
Denwal Pharmacy
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