Safe Driving Championship Trials Start Here Sunday
The 1967 Manitoba Teen Age Driving Championships begin regional trials in Virden and MacGregor on May 7, with the final June 4 at Portage la Prairie for the Imperial Esso Trophy and 225 dollars. Provincial chair Ken Simmons notes 14 communities host trials. winners move to Ottawa finals for a 2500 dollar scholarship pool.
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Manitoba
Virden
MacGregor
Manitoba Junior Chamber of Commerce
Portage la Prairie
Ken Simmons
Imperial Oil Limited
Irwin Borowski
Holly Avenue
Fort Garry
Simmons
Brandon
Beausejour
St. James
Transcona
Winnipeg
Selkirk
Melita
Neepawa
Swan River
Bank of Montreal unveils fresh corporate identity
Bank of Montreal introduces a new corporate symbol the M mark with a supporting bar new typography Bank of Montreal name and slogan cantadas First Bank Blue as the official color branding will appear on branch signage clocks advertising cheques forms and publications and will roll out across over 1000 offices worldwide as part of the bank 150th anniversary program.
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Bank of Montreal
First Bank
Canada
G. Arnold Hart
Hart
Stewart & Morison Ltd
Toronto
Former Resident Saves Boy From Drowning in Creek at Regina
Four year old Todd Borowitz son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Borowitz of 5612 Dewdney Ave Regina Sask was saved from drowning April 11 by Jim Gasper a former MacGregor boy now living in Regina His quick action as he crossed the river bridge when two other boys warned of danger led to pulling Todd from Wascana Creek and starting artificial respiration He carried him to safety and to emergency care at Grey Nuns Hospital after bystanders checked for other possible victims
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Todd Borowitz
Andrew Borowitz
Dewdney Ave
Regina
Sask
Jim Gasper
Ste. 1
Regina Ave
Todd
Wascana Creek
al, Gasper
West End
Edward Sr
Mr. Gasper
Stanley Jack
Public Works
Pubic Works and Engineering Department
Borowitz
MacGregor WI Meeting Well Attended
The April MacGregor Women's Institute meeting chaired by Mrs. H. MacDonald discussed matters for the Portage district convention to be held at Gladstone on May 11. Delegates were appointed, business attended, and the meeting closed with a supper. Mrs. H. MacDonald later attended a Neepawa board meeting on April 4 at the Vivian Motor Hotel and gave a report.
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MacGregor Women’s Institute
H. MacDonald
Portage
Gladstone
Bonnie Butterfield Tops North Norfolk Public Speaking Event
Bonnie Butterfield of the MacGregor Home Economics Club won the North Norfolk Junior 4-H Public Speaking contest at Rossendale School on April 14. Other speakers included Linda Pogue and Bryce Frank of MacGregor clubs. Lenore Jardine won the North Cyprus Junior 4-H competition at Brookdale on April 21, with several teammates and other clubs noted in the results.
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Bonnie Butterfield
Norfolk
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Rossendale School
Linda Pogue
Bryce Frank
Lenore Jardine
Brookdale
North Cypress
Susan McLeod
Brian Baron
Marilyn Clarke
Carberry Combines
Audrey Black
Greta Hooke
Derry +H Beef Club
Flor
Ence Smart
Ingelow
MacGregor Collegiate
Irene Inveriaiity
Wellwood Steaks and Spurs Club
Dorothy Baron
Vernon Baron
Centennial Park plans discussed at Austin meeting
Public Austin Community hall gathering on Wednesday April 26 formed committees for grounds work and plantings. They voted to buy two Centennial crabapple trees and invited comments from organizations on Centennial celebrations. Proceeds from the Pony Express event will support park improvements. Christ Church ACW and JA expressed thanks for help with teas and sales.
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Austin Community Hall
Itas
Hall Meeting Next Monday
The MacGregor Memorial Hall holds its annual meeting next Monday evening at 8 o'clock to elect a committee for the coming year. Citizens are urged to attend and participate in the hall’s affairs rather than leave duties to others.
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MacGregor Memorial Hall
Town Happenings May Snow Echoes January Mood
May weather brings snow and clouds as Minnega town notes visitors and moves. Harris Atkins plans to relocate to Neepawa while Danny Kowalchuk prepares for Estevan summer duties and shuffleboard bragging rights. Letters from Victoria and Newfoundlanders hint at diverse outlooks and wildlife trivia. NHL playoffs stir local talk as Montreal and Toronto eyes heat up. Homes rise in MacGregor with seven new builds on the horizon.
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Harris Atkins
Neepawa
Atkins
Minne- Josa
Austin
Danny Kowalchuk
CPR
Estevan
Danny
MacGregor
Peterson Rouse
Lorne Pennell
Mac- Sregor
Pine Creek 4H Achievement Night May 4
The Pine Creek 4H Club will hold an achievement night on Thursday May 4 at 8 pm in Edrans Hall. Handicraft clothing and woodcraft projects will be shown and the woodcraft boys extend a special invitation to district men to attend.
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Pine Creek
Edrans
McKelvys Honored On Anniversary
On Saturday April 22 about 30 relatives and friends entertained Mr and Mrs Y O McKelvy at Lawrence Smiths home to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. The evening included singing dancing and games and a delicious lunch was served. Vern and Margaret received an electric serving ray as gifts.
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Y.0. McKelvy
Lawrence Smith
Vern
Margaret
Ray
Cancer Campaign Nears Objective in MacGregor Drive
The Cancer Campaign Committee in MacGregor reports nearing its $300 goal and hopes to surpass it for the cancer cause. Residents who have not been contacted by canvassers may donate through Mr and Mrs Ed Chant or leave donations with them to help fight cancer.
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MacGregor
Ed Chant
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van Wright
Victoria
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