Local Ice Carnival Proves Huge Success
The annual ice carnival at the local rink drew big crowds after a rain delay. Highlights included costume judging, figure skating by the MacGregor Figure Skating Club, a two by forty five foot schmoosh race, and a closing broomball game. Doris Pogue won a ham door prize, while East Enders beat the council and MacGregor Collegiate in close races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lye
Glen Hotel
Gerry Marginet
Ed Leckie
Donald
Stone
MacGregor Collegiate
Doris Pogue
Scott MacDonald
Douglas Muir
Barrie MacDonald
Fancy
Daryl Seora
Dale MacDonald
Daren Borton
Murray Noble
Linda MacDonald
Naomi Jackson
Grasshopper Meeting March 28 in North Norfolk Legion
All farmers in North Norfolk are urged to attend a Thursday 4 p.m. meeting at the MacGregor Memorial Hall Legion room to discuss the grasshopper situation. Indications point to a serious threat this summer and action is needed. Dave Smith of the Department of Agriculture will be guest speaker.
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Norfolk
Legion
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Dave Smith
Department of Agriculture
Figure Skaters Present Ice Revue by Portage Club
The MacGregor Figure Skating Club staged an ice revue on Thursday March 14 1968 with help from the 10 and 1 under hockey team and their fathers. Misses Karen Nickels and Eleanor Moran of Portage la Prairie led classes through routines as Anne MacDonald Sharon Hotel Pamela McGregor and Roger Burch performed solo. Local skaters clowned with Jeff and Joan Chandler from Gladstone and a dance section featured Shel ley Telford Keith Burch and Brent Gilbert. Fathers and sons hockey capped the evening as the older riders were defeated 73 by the boys coached by J Smale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Ann MacDonald
Sharon Hotel
Pamela McGregor
Shelly Telford
Keith Burch
Brent Gilbert
Karen Nickels
Eleanor Moran
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Anne MacDonald
Roger Burch
Aliss Joan Chandler
Jeff
Gladstone
Shelley Telford
Fathers and Sons
J. Smale
Central Plains To Receive Charter In Portage Meeting
Manitoba's Central Plains Inc will receive its official charter at a morning meeting in the Hotel Portage on Thursday March 21 Sidney Spitvak Manitoba Minister of Industry and Commerce will present the charter to the provisional executive The charter includes a three year signed agreement with member municipalities a per capita tax and a provincial grant The group aims at industrial tourism agricultural and general development in the new region
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Manitoba
Central Plains Inc
Portage
Sidney Spitvak
Central Plans Inc
UCW Group Meeting Recaps Social and Plans in March
The UCW group met at Mrs Audrey Hay’s home on March 14 with Mrs Hope Collier leading the devotional and Mrs Janice Lamb chairing. A potluck back night drew a sociable crowd. upcoming events include an April 8 bakery fundraiser with a guest speaker and a rummage sale planned for late May. Members are collecting old nylons for a drive, to be left at the church or with Mrs Chas Pennell or Mrs Art Chant. The Portage in Prairie Presbyterian United Church Women plan a Portage church gathering March 25 at McKenzie Church with 9:30 am registration and lunch. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lillian Tarr’s home, May 9, with Mrs Hazel Boaz in charge of devotional.
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UCW
Audrey Hay
Hope Collier
Janice Lamb
Colier
Mary Hotel
Sorea
Chas, Pennell
Art Chant
Portage In Prairie
Hazel Boaz
Council hopeful of RCMP service for MacGregor village
Village council states RCMP service is likely to begin April 1 pending signing of a contract after March 11 meeting with Manitoba Attorney General’s Department. Mayor Lye chairs. George Lloyd seeks garage permit denied due to residential area. council offers relocation help. Proposes lights upgrade and sewer work financing. reviews paving bill of $1,808.36 with $500 disputed. Special meeting set for March 18 to finish business.
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MacGregor Village
RCMP
Attorney General’s Department
Winnipeg
Ateney-General’s Department
Lye
George Lloyd
Lloyd
Manitoba Hydro
Department of Public Works
Province of
Manitoba
Local Rinks Win At Neepawa Bonspiels
MacGregor and district teams performed well in recent bonspiels. Joyce Lye Aud rey Smith Mary McKelvy and Mary Gilbert won the third Neepawa event and received bedspreads. Jack Hooper Dallis Barber Ron Tel ford and Bob Hay took second in the Portage event with $20 gift certificates. Ron Borton Denis Beagain Murray Lamb and Pete McGregor took third in the third event earning electric fry pans.
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MacGregor
Joyce Lye
Audrey Smith
Mary McKelvy
Mary Gilbert
Neepawa
Portage
Jack Hooper
Dallis Barber
Ron Telford
Bob Hay
Ron Borton
Den
Beagain
Murray Lamb
Pete McGregor
MCI Seeks Spring Changes and Events
Collegiate Chatter notes warm weather hopes at MCI while exams loom on the 26th. A new 4 by 4 crest in red and white is unveiled in the auditorium. Students organize a dance, study nicotine and alcohol use, and the yearbook progresses. Basketball fades as the season ends.
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Cnser
MCI
Jordon Smith
Dale Burch
Reg Burch
Glen Montgomery
Dave Noods
Margaret Olito
Laurie Frank
Konopski
Abbatoir Opens in Modern Cement Plant
Lambs Lockers and Meats opened a new abattoir last Thursday and will operate soon with minor details to finish. The modern cement block plant aims to speed up service and is one of the province’s most up to date facilities. official opening date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Lamp Brothers
Town Happenings in March Weather and Local News
Week of changeable March weather with laughs at the Royal Cafe and blue notes about the Leafs. Allan's Transfer of MacGregor links to Winnipeg Livestock Exchange and fertilizer warehouse buzz as new Collegiate classrooms near. Center committee talks costs for a new community center with a late spring opening. Tivoli Theatre schedules Great Story, Bethane, and Good Friday approaches in April.
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Winnipeg
Winnipeg Livestock Exchange
Allan
MacGregor
Royal Cafe
Roy
Les
Jack
Leafs
MacGregor Bantams Reach B Finals After Playoff Win
MacGregor Bantams advance in the Wo-game total-point series beating Southport 11 6 in the first two games. Brent Gilbert Daryl Borton Keith Nichol Jack Wood Shawn Harkness Gordon Lye led scorers with goals as MacGregor built a six goal lead before a 5 4 loss in the second game. The team moves on to the B division final with lineup including Borton Harkness Hay dye Nichol Gilbert Wood Bor ton Barber and Wright.
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Southport
MacGregor
Brent Gilbert
Eel
Brian Nichol
Daryl Borton
Shawn Harkness
Keith Nichol
Gordon Lye
Jack Wood
Doug Borton
Bruce Hay
Joe Davey
Gerald Barber
Jack Wright
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Macgregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Lisa Olson
Grasshopper Meeting
Central Plains
Council
R.c.mp
Pige
Stan Konopski
Dennis McMahon
Gentre Comantee Fas
National Hockey Lease
Nto
Tord” Tiwatt Bethane
MacGregor Bantams
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