Residence proposal floated for Central Plains site use
At the Gladstone Legion Hall the Central Plains Incorporated meeting discussed a plan to apply for the Indian Student Residence site after turnover to Public Works on June 20. The group agreed no municipality could afford the project alone, but the corporation could make it profitable for the entire Central Plains region.
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Gladstone Legion Hall
Central Plains Incorporated
Public Works Department
Central Plains
Austin School appoints Neil Goertzen principal
The Austin Pinecreek School Division No appoints Neil Goertzen as principal of Austin School effective Sept 2. He holds a BA in English, history and German and a BE in school administration from the University of Manitoba. He has been an elementary principal and district supervisor with Frontier School Division. The Goertzens seek living accommodations in Austin. The former principal Mr Lowe had requested a full-time teaching post for 1975-76 as he no longer wished to continue in administration.
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Austin
Pinecreek
Neil Goertzen
Goertzen
University of Manitoba
Frontier School
Lowe
Pine Creek approves 1975 budget increase record
Pine Creek School Division trustees approve a 1975 budget of 2,406,911 with a 706,497 special levy on property owners. The plan sets 37.5 mills, up 12 from 1974, and allocates 54 percent to day school instruction, 9.2 percent to plant operation, 13.9 percent to transportation, and 3.8 to administration. The capital budget totals 964,283 with nine new buses and debt service of 253,095.
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Gladstone
Pine Creek
General Capital
Corporation urged to lead Manitoba rural development efforts
J M Nesbitt told the Central Plains Incorporated annual meeting that a regional development corporation can boost Manitoba's economy and social growth by defining goals and roles. He warned rural populations are shrinking around 10 percent every five years due to mechanization and better transport, and outlined steps to build a collaborative RDC with provincial support.
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J. M. Nesbitt
Central Plains
Gladstone Legion Hall
Dr. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Kabrare
Lye succeeds Ellwood as Central Plains president
At the Central Plains annual meeting in Gladstone Legion Hall the 1975 fiscal year officers were elected. Syd Lye becomes president, Frank Ennis is first vice president, Dick Leonard second vice president, Garry Cobbe treasurer, and Cliff Bagrie replaces Ellwood as Portage la Prairie representative. Glen Arnott of Manitoba Agriculture spoke on farm planning, youth farmers, livestock and crops, with notes on grasslands feeding and future outlook. Harry Sirett reported on recreation, noting a formed recreation association to unite Central Plains communities.
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GLA
Central Plains
Gladstone Legion Hall
Glen Ellwood
Central Plains Incorporated
Syd Lye
Frank Ennis
Dick Leonard
Gladstone
Garry Cobbe
Cliff Bagrie
Portage la Prairie
Ellwood
Glen Arnott
Department of Agriculture of Manitoba
Arnott
Harry Sirett
Recreation
Department of Tourism
Summer recreation projects planned across Manitoba districts
The North Manitoba district prepares for a busy summer with 74 university students assisting local recreational commissions from May 26 to August 25. Training at Gimli starts May 2023, focusing on community roles, program planning, facility use, and volunteer involvement under STLELP funding.
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North Norfolk
Bill Swan
Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Manitoba
Gimli
Manitoba Department of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Manitoba Department of Colleges, and University Affairs
Swan
Swanny
MacGregor
4-Hers Celebrate Year with Certificates and Display
The Macaregor event at Collegiate on April 17 featured a year’s display by 4-H members, speeches by Lori Lamont Shannah McRae and Darren Petkau, a panel, and songs by Ruth Sawatsky. Certificates awarded include Debby Blyth seven years and Sandra Wiebe six years. Rally Day delegates named, judges Boddy and Wright Fust. God Save the Queen closed the program with lunch to follow.
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Macaregor
O’canada
Lori Lamont
Manitoba
Shannah McRae
Darren Petkau
Quebec
Ruth Sawatsky
Sewing Club
Carpentry Club
Wright
Sandra Wiebe
Carol Kroken
Shannah Heselwood
Sharon McRae
Margaret Letkeman
Debbie Blyth
Joan Lloyd
Portage
Mrs. Boddy
God Save the Queen
Hockey stories and glories heard at Austin dinner
The ninth annual Austin Sportsman Dinner highlighted minor hockey with speakers and clips. Jim Ward led the program recounting the Portage and District Minor Hockey Association and the shift to participation over wins while detailing an $11,000 current budget and $16,000 projected for next year.
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Austin
Austin Minor Hockey Association
Jim Ward
Brian Austin
Portage and District Minor Hockey Association
Ray
Rintoul
Duncan
Smith
Wheiler
Kucher
Reage
Harold Manns
Reve
Hilt Shor
Austin Recreation Association
Ken Hay
Austin Hockey Association
Shortridge
MacGregor Locals Visit Spannings and Winters Return
Frank Zimmerman has returned home after spending winter in Arberg with his son Wayne and family. Miss Donna Dankesreiter of Toronto visited Monday to Wednesday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. B. Dankesreiter were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Don McAfee of Macaulay. Mrs. Jean McDonald and granddaughter Donna of Winnipeg were Sunday visitors with Mrs. W. Sparrow. They all visited the Lyn Snaith home during the afternoon.
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Frank Zimmerman
Arberg
Wayne
Donna Dankesreiter
Toronto
Dankesreiter
Don McAfee
Macaulay
Jean McDonald
Donna
Winnipeg
W. Sparrow
Lyn Snaith
Baseballers start early at MacGregor Cups season opener
The MacGregor Cups opened the baseball season with a pre season practice at the fair grounds last Sunday. A youthful lineup includes Dennis Taylorson Barry Rodgers Daryl Borton and Jack Wood as candidates for the team with Doug Frank and Tricky Dick Corrigal sought for pitching and outfield roles. Unsettled finances and coaching plans loom while a Wednesday practice and a Sunday 1 pm session are scheduled.
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Fair Grounds
Dennis Taylorson
Barry Rodgers
Daryl Borton
Jack Wood
Doug Frank
Comvender
Dick’ Corrigal
Katrime
Casey Stengel
Mark Bennett
the Fair Grounds
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Austin Principal
Florence Kitson
Capenditures
Lye
The
Recreation Society
Macgregor Locals
Mr. and
Mrs. B
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