Pine Creek School Division reviews corridor fixes and staffing
The Pine Creek School Division board acts on fire commissioner's corridor recommendations for temporary 1968 classrooms at Plumas Gladstone Austin and MacGregor. It contracts Elwood and McRorie for evaluation and reports to the board, while planning new staff for fall 1969 and kindergarten expansion. Transportation, bus maintenance, and facility use by local clubs are arranged, with meetings and training noted.
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Board of
Pine Creek
Fire Commissioner's Office
Plumas
Gladstone
Austin
MacGregor
Aso
Stanson
C. Miller
Portage
Elwood and McRorie
Portage la Prairie
Ellwood and McRorie
Langruth
Sharon Toth
R. Brayne
Norma McCreery
M. Henderson
E. Sklar
Diane Theorer
WMCI
F. Porada
C. Gussier
D. Firby
A. Scott
Teading
H. Lamb
R. D. Brisco
L. L
Brown
MacGregor Community Club
MacGregor Lions Club
Gladstone Agricultural Society
WMCT
Winnipeg
E. Whitten
H. S. Ward
Austin Collegiate
Paymnen
Choir Wins At Brandon Cantatrice Choristers Shine
The Cantatrice Choristers of MacGregor under Mrs Roberta Stone won the Women s Musical Club shield at Brandon festival Saturday night. They scored 91 and 90 in female voice and 87 and 89 in madrigal. Robert Irwin of Manitoba University praised the well trained choir.
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MacGregor
Roberta Stone
Brandon
Robert Irwin
Department of
University of Manitoba
Four injured in TransCanada two car crash near MacGregor
Four passengers in a west bound Regina car were treated at Portage General Hospital after a two car collision on the TransCanada near MacGregor on Sunday. Jeanne Pacquin suffered severe head lacerations and a broken foot. The other three had lesser injuries. All four were released the same day. John William Toews of Winnipeg led the other vehicle, which was east bound and turning into a service station. No one in that car was hospitalized. The crash occurred at about 2.15 p.m.
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Regina
Jeanne Pacquin
Alfred Pacquin
John William Toews
Winnipeg
Toews
Miss Betty Stewart Honored at Shower
Miss Betty Stewart of Brandon was honored at a bridal shower in Bagot Memorial Hall on Saturday evening, April 19, despite bad weather. Nearly 40 friends attended to present corsages and gifts as she prepares for a May 17 wedding. Betty thanked guests and invited them to Brandon, with a musical skit by local performers and piano accompaniment, all arranged with pink and white decorations.
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Bagot Memorial Hall
Betty Stewart
Brandon
Betty
Phyllis Robertson
W. Bodie
Stewart
R. Charlton
Melody Bureh
Sharon
Heather Lamont
Judy Nichol
Bonnie Butterfield
Cheryl Wright
Item
Ron Bayer
Portage
Laneh
Chamber to Promote Community Calendar
The Chamber plans a community calendar to coordinate event dates among groups. The calendar, once managed by the late William Harmon, will list regular meeting dates on a single calendar. Groups may call the secretary to add or verify events to help others plan and avoid conflicts.
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William Harmon
Travelling Bake Van Proves A Big Success
The MacGregor UCW sponsored travelling bake van drew large crowds on Saturday and sold out early. Donors and customers contributed generously, boosting the manse fund by 120.40 dollars. Special thanks go to Marie MacDonald and Charlie Hammond for wagon use and help.
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MacGregor Ucw
Marie MacDonald
Charlie Hammond
Town Happenings Keeps Town Talking After Rain
The rural area saw cool weather and more rain Sunday night delaying spring work for a week or more. Irene Cooper of Winnipeg sent regards after spending a holiday with relatives in Germany. A north end rider on a bike prompts caution while Jim Little’s street antics may spark a race with town officials on Fair Day. Old papers found by Jim MacDonald reveal 1915 London Daily and 1937 Free Press items with prices. butter, bacon and eggs cited. Pete Boschman cuts fingers in Portage and will be hospitalized. North Norfolk Agricultural Society meets at the Legion. community centre plans include cement block construction and steel roof, with skating and curling areas. UCW unit hosts a noon luncheon on Tuesday. Montreal wins the Stanley Cup. baseball season beckons.
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Jim MacDonala
Irot
London
Hudson
National Farmers Advocate Pushes 2 75 a Bushel Base Price
The National Farmers Union endorses a basic price of 2.75 per bushel for the first 2 000 bushels of a farmer's annual wheat crop in Saskatoon. The brief seeks government action to implement this rate for permit holders and proposes quota levels and potential payments for undelivered grain. It also calls for orderly grain marketing through the Canadian Wheat Board and supports export expansion, milk price reforms, and faster anti-dump action.
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National Farmers Union
Saskatoon
NFU
Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Canada
Welcome to town as residents move into farm house
Wayne Moore moved into his new house on the farm while Sid Whallen settled in the house Wayne vacated. Bee Bill Bennett planted over 90 spruce trees along the north side of the park this week for a roadway. Se La Earl Muir returned a good boy's sweater found at the rink and asks the owner to identify it.
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Wayne Moore
Sid Whallen
Wayne
Bee Bill Bennett
Miss Manitoba Beauty Pageant Investigation Notice
The MacGregor Herald reports a rumor that Manitoba has the most pretty girls per capita and announces a Detective Agency to track entrants into the Miss Manitoba Pageant. Citizens are invited to submit applications to the Manisphere Beauty Pageant Detective Agency via the newspaper.
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MacGregor Herald
Manitoba
Manisphere
Painting Club Achievement Night Draws Prize
The Painting Club held a successful achievement night on Friday May 2. Caroline Booth of Pinawa Manitoba won the oil painting prize from the ticket draw. The club thanks all ticket buyers and visitors. New classes are planned for early fall with Mr Hassard as instructor. new members are welcome.
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Pembroke
James Walker
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Caskull
Y. B. Robertson
MacGregor Collegiate
M. E. Potter
R. Barker
M. McCulloch
M. Land
R. Stone
Remedy
M. L. Lam
Westbourne Hutterite School
F. Johnson
Sregor
Tne Chamber
Irene Cooper
Germany
Jim Little
Pete Boschman
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
Legion Room
UCW
Montreal
Canadien
National Farmers Advocate
Earl Muir
Joe Lambert
Frank Sims
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