Ellwood Re-elected President of Central Plains Inc
Glen Ellwood of Portage la Prairie was re-elected president of Central Plains Inc at the recent annual meeting. The development corporation includes Portage la Prairie, Portage RM, Gladstone, Westbourne, MacGregor, North Norfolk RM, Victoria RM, Landsdowne RM, Treherne, and the Lions Vocal Government District. Ellwood outlined goals to expand industrial base, create jobs, and pursue diversification while praising past achievements and anticipating growth with Phillips Cables Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ellwood
Portage la Prairie
Central Plains Inc
Central Plain Development Corporation
R.M
Portage
Gladstone
Westbourne
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Victoria
Landsdowne
Treherne
Lonsa
Central Plains
Roteliuk
Canada
Europe
Phillips Cables Limited
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Flowers Of Hope Month Emphasizes Mail-In Donations
May is designated Flowers Of Hope month to solicit donations. Yellow envelopes are mailed to individuals as a request for contributions for the mentally retarded. Organizers note last year's strong response and express hope for similar support this year.
Dankesreiter Elected Co op President at Portage Meeting
Portage la Prairie Consumers' Co operative Limited reelected Harry Dankesreiter as president at a reorganizational meeting. Russell E. Dack retires after four years as president. Harold Brown named vice president. A general repayment of shares based on the 1973 formula will be paid early June. The 1973 allocations include 4 percent on shopping, 6 percent on farm supplies, 8 percent on lumber, and 6 percent at the service station. total allocations 275,000 with about 135,000 to be returned in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage A Prairie Consumers' Co-operative Limited
Harry Dankesreiter
Dankesreiter
MacGregor
Russell E. Dack
Harold Brown
High Bluff
Poplar Point
Rural North Norfolk council bids higher mill rate for 1974
The rural municipality of North Norfolk council held a special meeting on April 22 to discuss water problems and mill rate. Residents and councilors, including Reeve Duncan, debated 1974 budget changes with an expected 4-5 mills increase for general levy. Discussions covered gravel needed on roads, drainage, machinery costs, land rentals, and pasture land rentals set at 50 dollars per quarter section for 1974. Road operator wages were set at 3.40 per hour and 3.30 for patrol operators effective May 1, 1974. Debentures for Rossendale Community Centre were approved and land sale bids were planned for tax farm land. Plans included drainage fixes on Osborne property and a summer survey for a long term solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Hulme
Duncan
Hazel Allan
MacGregor
Allan
Rossendale
Steve Ostopowich
Town Happenings and Local Notes Across Austin Area
Snow lingered into Sunday with temps from 78 to 30 and field activity stalled. Bridges washed near Katrime shut the Woodside road while fires season prompts caution in burning waste and grass. Stanley Cup playoffs see Boston leading Chicago as New York and Philadelphia scrap. Chamber of Commerce plans a Thursday meeting. drug store closing proposal spurs a local committee and Portage interest. North Norfolk fair set for July 5 6 7 and Museum days July 24 to 2. Dominion Day sports July 1. Austin’s new senior citizen home progresses with school additions in Austin and MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Museum
Austin
Municipalities Ask for More Money and Shared Tax Revenues
Delegates from Canadian municipalities urged Ottawa for increased federal aid and a designated municipal share of federal income tax revenues. Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Turner rejected shifting responsibility to provinces, noting provincial strings on funds and ongoing constitutional disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bird
Fredericton
Trudeau
John Turner
Ottawa
Gilles Lamontagne
Quebec City
Nelson Olson Heads Wildlife Norfolk MacGregor Group
Nelson Olson was re elected as president of the Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife Association. Harold Fitzpatrick was elected secretary treasurer. Don MacDonald and Harvey Hart joined the executive. Returning to the executive were Roy Brodkorb Harold Poyser and Art Palmer. The annual meeting April 22 drew good attendance. A two week membership drive was set. A future project will be discussed May 6. A raffle of rifle shotgun bow arrows or 200 cash was approved for discussion by the executive. All meetings will be reported in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Olson
Norfolk- MacGregor Wildlife Association
Harold Fitzpatrick
Don MacDonald
Harvey Hart
Roy Brodkorb
Harold Poyser
Art Palmer
Gecidea
Chamber Meeting Thursday at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Legion Room of MacGregor Memorial Hall. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Legion
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ellwood
Stewart Thomson
Turnbull
Connecticut
U.S.A
Ivestigate
Thiessen Industries
Glenella
Department of Agriculture
Crop Insurance Corporation
Amaranth
Mr. Thomson
R. Edgar
Melvin Thomson
James A. Butler
Thomson
Butler
Central Plains, Inc
Glen
J. M. Nesbitt
Ald
Garry Cobbe
Ron Rotelink
Katrime
Woodside
Boston
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Ron Roteliuk
Elizabeth Nott
Sven Sorenson
Lionel Wright
Max Hyreiuk
Alonso
Tea Dupley
Dept. of Industry
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