Livingstone Social Guests Include Neighbors and Visitors
Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Wickstead included Robert Garth George Peter Delbert Van De Bogart and Bud Turner. Harvey Kelloway and Frank Hammel joined. Don Riches also visited. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCaskill and their sons with her parents in Transcona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Gillespie
Ernie Wickstead
Robert Garth
George Peter
Delbert van de Bogart
Mayfeld
Bud Turner
Oakburn
Harvey Kelloway
Gladstone
Frank Hammel
Don Riches
Bill McCaskill
W. Harvey
Transcona
Shaun
Heidi Weber
Dick Carruthers
Austin
Duncan Broadfoot
Stuart Broadfoot
Cheryl Reid
Winnipeg
Harry Reid
Worby Rink to Close After Committee Vote
On Monday February 2 a Worby committee meeting voted to close Worby rink and elect a three member committee to dispose of assets. Plans to liquidate facilities follow the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worby Rink
Worby
Brian Telford Wins Draw at MacGregor Centre Club
Brian Telford was the high winner of the $500 draw at the MacGregor Community Centre 200 Club last week. George Olfert won the weekly $50 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Telford
Hig
MacGregor
George Olfert
Local Hall Event Set For Friday Afternoon
An event is planned at a local hall on Friday, March 29 at 1 30 PM. Community members are invited to attend this scheduled gathering near downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orial Hall
Winter Presbytery Held at Gladstone
Winter Presbytery met at the Gladstone church on February 21 and 22 with opening worship by Rev. N Hutcheson. Rev. M Miller chaired the session, welcoming attendees and outlining the New Conference Model. Delegates were chosen for General Council in August and committees reported on finance outreach and life and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage la Prairie
Gladstone
N. Hutcheson
MacGregor
M. Miller
A. Keating
E. Johnson
G. Smith
Custer
U.C.W
General Council
Gladstone Church
Feed Shortage Hits Beef Herds in Manitoba
Peter Gregory of the Winnipeg Livestock Exchange says a feed shortage due to insufficient rain and a harsh winter has left Manitoba cattle malnourished and thinning herds. Culling may reduce calves and raise beef prices. US price interventions and imports pressures lower Canadian earnings. Grain costs rose 20 to 25 percent since December while cattle returns fell about 10 percent.
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Peter Gregory
Winnipeg Livestock Exchange
Manitoba
Gregory
United States
Canada
U.S
Local visits mark weekend in Rossendale area
Mrs Linda Owen and Mrs Elsie Wilke of Moose Jaw Sask and Donald Vennard of Treherne visited their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C Henry on Saturday. The Henrys hosted the Vennards from Arbroath on Sunday. L Bieganski stayed overnight with J Tunksi in Portage on Friday. Curlers in MacGregor included Mrs F Tomehiuk Wils T Halliday Mrs E Boak and Mrs K Anderson but no prize. The Watsons spent time at Minnedosa with F Peasgood and children. W Ogilvie of Winnipeg visited the Watsons on Sunday. Mrs G Urie and Tracey of Winnipeg spent last week with Mr and Mrs J Fisher and Gordon joined on Sunday. Mrs P Rintoul of Portage visited the Rintouls on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Owen
Elsie Wilke
Moose Jaw
Sask
Donald Vennard
Treherne
C. Henry
Vennards
Arbroath
L. Bieganski
J. Tunksi
Portage
Rink
F. Tomehiuk
Wils. T. Halliday
E. Boak
K. Anderson
MacGregor
C. Watson
Minnedosa
F. Peasgood
Watson
W. Ogilvie
Winnipeg
M. Watson
G. Urie
Tracey
J. Fisher
Gordon
P. Rintoul
J. Rintoul
MacGregor 8 and Riders Triumph in Austin Carnival Tie
MacGregor 8 and riders traveled to Austin for a carnival game, defeating Austin 6 to 3 with McVannell scoring five times and Street four, Lamb three, Turner one. Austin’s Smith five and Rintoul one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Austin
Robert McVannell
David Street
Darcy Lamb
Brent Turner
Greg Smith
Garry Rintoul
Ken Green
Winnipeg Airways
Stephen Simkin
Stuart Thompson
Darren Borton
Glen Parkess
Dale MacDonald
Melvin Hooper
MacGregor Community Centre
Ken Klippenstein
Mark McGregor
Tim Stone
Howard McRae
Dean Grove
Eadie Schweitz
Manitoba Faces Sugar Price Increases
Manitoba government expresses grave concern over rising retail sugar prices. Consumer Affairs Minister Ian Turnbull notes no inquiry has been launched and cites sugar as a small part of the grocery bill. Liberal Izzy Asper questions regional price differences and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ian Turnbull
Izzy Asper
Alberta
Turnbull
Edwin news Edwin Mrs E Painter event at Edwin hall
The Edwin hall gathering drew about 65 people for a pot luck supper followed by a talk and discussion on portage complex plans. Hugh McDermott Roy Lyall performed music and dancing concluded the evening with coffee cake and a friendly sing. Clarence Patterson and Jim Pallister earned prizes in Portage curling contests. Roy Lyall drove to Manitou on business while M Bekar family joined Langruth carnival. Helen Patterson played in MacGregor bonspiel and enjoyed the event without a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Painter
Edwin Hall
Portage
Hugh McDermott
Roy Lyall
Clarence Patterson
Jim Pallister
Manitou
You Have a Date Plans for Ice Revue March 17
Plans for the Figure Skating Club Ice Revue are underway for Sunday March 17 as organizers expect to proceed if public health issues allow. The event invites local skaters and spectators to enjoy a themed program at the usual venue.
MacGregor Chamber Sets Regular Meeting for March 7
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday March 7 at 8 p m in the Legion Room at MacGregor Memorial Hall. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
W.L
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Legion Room
MacGregor Memorial Hall
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Tomalin
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Man
Rossendale News
Edwin News
Gymkhana Rodeo Association
Travellers Orchestra
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Winnebago Kap
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