Carnival Night At MacGregor Draws 700 In Attendance
The annual Jce carNival at the local rink drew over 700 attendees last Friday night with costumes on display and a difficult panel of judges picking winners. Miss Lorna McIntosh was crowned carnival queen, sponsored by the Rossendale Community Club. MacGregor also saw a 6-4 overtime win by MacGregor over Wellwood, led by Brian Telford who scored three goals including the overtime winner. The event featured a girls hockey match, prize presentations, and volunteer efforts by Al Sloane and others to mount a successful carnival.
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macGregor and District Hockey Association
MacGregor
Lorna McIntosh
Rossendale Community Club
Wellwood
Gladstone
Aests
Brian Telford
Brian
Brian Nichol
Douglas Borton
Doug Barton
Raysmond Nichol
Gay Davey
al Sloane
Mary Smith
L. Collier
Janice Kelly
Margaret Pennell
Murray Burch
Gordon Nichol
Ryone
Elsie “Rocket” Grove
Phyllis Lee
Shelley Telford
Betty Quinn
Bev Allan
Macgregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Town Happenings Amid Warmer Weather And Local Events
The past week saw milder afternoons with above freezing temperatures at night. Skating continues as snow melts into pools, then dries as temperatures drop. Portage’s annual spiel is underway with 80 entrants including four from MacGregor and many local residents prized in the Gladstone Stock Car Club draw. Jack Stinson suffered a shoulder injury after a slip, while artificial ice remains limited to few venues amid a hockey tournament backdrop.
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Jack Stinson
Portage
Mario Head Award Highlights Local Minor Hockey Carnival
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association carnival honored top players. Wayne Nohlgren won the 10 and under MVP, Gary Leoppky claimed the 15 and under MVP, with Robin Head presented to the most valuable on three teams.
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MacGregor and District
Robin
Regur
Wayne Nohlgren
Feo Raghr Gs
Gary Leoppky
New School Officially Opened at Rossendale
A new five room consolidated school in Rossendale opened on Friday February 10 at 2 pm after a year of meetings and a January 1 consolidation. Board members, staff, and 150 pupils were introduced. bus drivers and participating municipalities shared greetings. Hoffmann Construction presented the keys, marking district ownership.
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Rossendale
O Canada
T. N. Ferguson
Por
Tom Nicoll
John Watson Jr
John Lyall
Jack Fisher
Preston McIntosh
Lorne Henry
Orval Jones
Tommy Rintoul
William Myrion
Long Plains Reserve
J.B. Chariton
Nicoll
Murceel
Pogo
Patsy Carrothers Named Austin Carnival Queen
Patsy Carrothers was crowned carnival queen at Austin with support from 4H club and several sponsor groups. The event drew a good crowd despite poor ice, with prize winners across age groups and events including proomball races and a mother child hockey tie.
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Patsy Carrothers
Austin
4H Club
The
Princesses
Shirley Makinson
Cutting Club
Jackie Seaman
Credit" Union
Gloria Snaith
Austin Collegate
Barbara Westman
Austin Patriotic Club
Harold Lamb Rink Tops Katrime Spiel Takes Title
Katrime's annual mixed bon spiel concluded Saturday night with Harold Lambs team of Lamb Carl Bergquist Lyla Lamb and Dorothy Smith winning. They defeated Murray Lamb Craig Walker Lavina Lamb and Mrs Craig Walker. Twenty five rinks were peeled over the week with ideal weather. Drawmaster Harvey Gilbert ran the event and ice improver Ron Telford kept conditions good. Lunch crews provided excellent service. First Event winners were Narola Lamb Dorothy Smith. Second Event winners Bert Nichol Maurice Smith Vera Nichol Mary Smith. Third Event winners Ron Emerson Don Barber Marion Barber Elaine Outhwaite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katrime
Har- Lamb
Carl Bergquist
Lyla Lamb
Dorothy Smith
Murray Lamb
Craig Walker
Lavina Lamb
Harvey Gilbert
Ron Telford
Naroia Lamb
Harvey Robinson
Curtis Pogue
Brydon Richardson
W. Richardson
Dennis Lamb
Pete McGregor
Alf Graham
Janice Lamb
Bert Nichol
Maurice Smith
Vera Niche
Mary Smith
Clarence Sparrow
Ab Fawcett
Rusty Sparrow
Vera Sparrow
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Anders
Denver
Anne Collins
Hazel Boaz
Dorothy Patterson
Glen Nichol
Maureen Daly
Pamela M Gregor
Ann MacDonald
Heather Stone
Yvonne Beaudin
Debby Allen
Julie Lamb
Lindsay Lamb
George Currie
Bob Barber
E. K. W. Cox
Bob
N. Henry
B. Sole
J. Kelly
M. Woodward
Pago
Colleen Lowe
Bo Peep
Betty Lowe
Audrey Loeppy
Sandra Lamb
Leopyard
Terry Graham
Bunnie
Commie Trowsky
Fancy
Ricky Amann
Devil
Jacky Elliott
Sandra Wicklund
Patricia Tait
Carol King
Susan McKelvy
Karen Lowe
Donna Lowe
Klampettes
Doug Kuhn
Harold Hughson
Cowboy
Kenny Wright
Bear
Brian Early
Larry Snaith
Heather Compton
Janice Routley
Elsie Young
Judy Watson
Beatles
Jean and
Anne Hughson
Gent
Ken Routlev
B. Collier
D. Pearson
Ray Jones
Austin Skating Rink
Setora
Pat Carrothers
Brook 4H
Harold Lamb
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