Dry weather sparks four fires in North Norfolk
Four fires broke out Monday in North Norfolk as abnormally dry conditions and strong winds spread flames. The most serious blaze burned 500 bales of straw and a workshop on Albert Drumon’s property south of Rossendale, with crews arriving around 5 pm. Other incidents included rubble fires near MacGregor and debris piles ignited by grass burning, all contained with no injuries reported. Authorities warn that the dry period makes the area highly flamable and urge strict supervision of any fire-related work.
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By . J. Clark
North Norfolk Fire Department
Rossendale
Albert Drumon
Sparks
John Olson
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Charles Hammond
Ron Borton
C. J. Clark
Transportation seminar in Portage la Prairie set for April 4
A March 4 1977 Portage la Prairie seminar on transportation is announced by Industry Minister Len Evans. The Manitoba Transportation Economies Council Secretariat hosts the event with the Central Plains Regional Development Corporation to explain its role and how it assists provincial transport users. Five secretariat members will cover rail, truck and air topics and the main session will invite attendee feedback on issues like rail line abandonments, freight rates and highway weight limits. The program starts at 1 00 p m with dinner at the Portage Hotel. Contact Ellis Shippam at 897-9711 for info. no fee is charged.
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Portage la Prairie
Len Evans
Manitoba Transportation Economies Council
Manitoba ‘Transporation Economics Council
Central Plains Regional Development Corporation
Ters
Evans
Portage Hotel
Ellis Shippam
Firemen save UGG elevator in Portage la Prairie blaze
Prompt and coordinated action by Portage la Prairie firemen prevented major loss at the United Grain Growers elevator and farm supply centre on First St N W and Fisher Ave. A worker reported smoke at 7 15 a m, and by 7 50 a m officials declared the fire under control after the bin was drained and flames confined to a wheat bin wall.
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Elmer
Portage la Prairie
United Grain Growers
First St. N.W
Fisher Avenue
Roy Watson
Joe Arsenault
Gladstone Airport Wins Class 7 Commercial License
Cautious optimism rose as Gladstone Municipal Airport was granted authority to operate a Class 7 Specialty Commercial Air Service. Chief engineer John Teichrich noted the approval followed lengthy efforts last October and potential plans include uninterrupted student training and, within a month or two, night endorsements.
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Gladstone
Gladstone Municipal
John Teichrich
Air Transport Committee
Ottawa
Teichrich
Flying Club
Hawks MacGregor Hawks win Ken Hartwell trophy in SCHU finals run
MacGregor Hawks clinch the Ken Hartwell trophy as eastern division champions of the SCHU with Doug Barton and Brad Lamb earning season best goals against average. They will face Shilo or Glenboro in the league finals starting March 31. Coach Herman Weber and manager Reggie Neitzel express confidence.
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Chis Clark
MacGregor Hawks
Ken Hartwell
SCHU
MacGregor
Doug Barton
Brad Lamb
Shiloy
Glenboro
Hawks
Herman Weber
Reggie Neitzel
Portrait unveiled of Audrey Steeden by CAS Central Manitoba
Howie N reports the unveiling of Audrey Evelyn Steeden’s portrait at the Children’s Aid Society of Central Manitoba in Portage la Prairie. Joyce Smedegaard painted the former CAS president who fostered many children, with the Audrey Steeden Memorial Fund raising 1656 dollars to aid educational opportunities for wards.
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Howie N. Main
Audrey Evelyn Steeden
Children’s Aid Society of
Central Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Portage
Joyce Smedegaard
Steeden
Foster Parent Association
Gretchen Foster
Audrey Steeden
CAS
Glen Lucas
Audrey
Cliff
Ian
Beverly) Robertson
Gerald
Allan Preston
Harvey Fraser
Bruce Fraser
Memorial Fund
Central Manitoba Cas Board of Directors
James Dubray
Agency
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UGG
Hawk
Ray Moor
Brian ‘Telford
Monty Kerr
Mitch Cook
Gerry Painter
Mark McGregor
Randy Hextall
Danny Painter
Grant Farncombe
Jim Steeden
Craig
Doug McTavish
Ian Preston
Bruce Steeden
Gerald Steeden
Allan
Glen Luc
Robertson
Cliff St
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