Third Petition From Orangeville S D Re Westing That Consolidation Not Take Place
North Norfolk council reports a third petition from Orangeville school district opposing consolidation. Three petitions exist: partial join Austin, partial join MacGregor, or remain as is. A special meeting aims to bridge groups. Duncan Lamb spoke on future MacGregor fire department plans. Funding of 600 from Fitness and Amateur Sport Branch noted for Rossendale Recreation Association. Tree planting machine to plant 11 540 trees this year. Rural council met May 3 with full attendance. ByLaw for Tax Sale Cert No 833 to Froese of Sidney third time signed. Council to buy one Series H 70 Rotovator for 2175 minus 200 trade. Taxation bylaw read third time. 1966 school cost comparison shows various levies and transfers. General municipal mill rate set at 36 mills plus school rates. Council to transfer 4000 to reserve and create Centennial fund. Traffic bylaw amended for parallel parking on Second avenue.
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North Norfolk Council
Orangeville
Austin
MacGregor
Reeve Hotel
Froese
Sidney
Council
Pine Creek
Beautiful Plains
Portage
Prof. Pers
Austin Village
Sidney Village
Second Avenue
Austin Collegiate Choir Wins Rose Bowl at Gladstone
The Austin Collegiate Choir conducted by Mrs. Clare Williams and piano by Eleanor Harder won the Rose Bowl at the Gladstone Music and Arts Festival. They took top marks in girls and secondary school choirs, earning the Austin Collegiate Trophy for the latter with scores of 86, 86, 86, and 88. The adjudicator praised their tone, harmony, and memorable final number. Additional victors included Eleanor Harder for a top piano score and Marianne Bennett for the Festival Cup.
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Austin Collegiate
Gladstone
Austin
Chuir
Clare Williams
Sidney
Eleanor Harder
Ansorte
Eleanor
Harder
Gwen Ferguson
Marianne Bennett
Cancer Campaign Net $290 Donated to Portage Headquarters
The Cancer Campaign in MacGregor reports a total of 290.05 dollars raised and turned in to the Portage campaign headquarters. Missed donors or errors are asked to contact Jerry Marginet at the Glenn Hotel or Ed Chant.
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Mac
Gregor
Portage
Jerry Marginet
Glenn Hotel
Ed Chant
Rapunzel Play Set To Charm Our Town This Saturday
A spring performance brings the Brothers Grimm tale Rapunzel to life on stage with Marianne as Rapunzel and Michael Higgins portraying the Prince. Doreen Frnes returns as the Witch Mother Gothel in this fantasy aimed at families and children.
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Brothers Grimm
Rapunzel
Eric
Rapun
Marianne
Doreen Frnes
Hansel
Gretel
Gothel
Michael Higgins
MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Ormance
Dental Clinic To Be Started Here In North Norfolk
A dental survey and education program will survey elementary students in North Norfolk including MacGregor Austin and Sidney to gauge dental health. A six week dental clinic is planned in Mae Gregor starting around June 1 as an extension of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry, offering low cost routine care for all ages and accepting Medicare welfare and Indian Affairs patients with ID.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor
Austin
Sidney
Mae Gregor
Faculty of Dentistry, University
Medicare, Welfare and
Department of Indian Affairs
Campbell Will Run For Lakeside Liberals
Douglas L. Campbell, a 44 year veteran of the Manitoba Legislature, won his 12th nomination to contest Lakeside for the Liberal party. He criticized an election call, ridiculed gimmickry, warned of heavy taxation and debt, and urged stable governance with a centennial year fall election as a possibility.
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Douglas L. Campbell
Manitoba
Lakeside
Liberal Party
Campbell
Community Centre Committee Appointed in MacGregor
About 30 people attended a Community Centre meeting at MacGregor Collegiate to form a committee for a local centre. Representatives included rural and village council, MacGregor curling and hockey clubs, and minor sports groups. The session touched on expropriation, municipal taxes, and government overreach, with calls for careful, local control.
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MacGregor Collegiate
Rural and
MacGregor Ladies Curling Club
Rural Curling Club
MacGregor
Town Happenings In May Calmly Stays Quiet In Spring
Local notes report cool spring weather with frost on Sunday morning and daylight saving time not yet aiding gardeners. Town events include Centennial Tree planting for Canada’s 100th birthday, a tag day for local history, and the Canadiens winning the Stanley Cup in a closely contested series. Community updates cover new school progress, home construction, proposed grocery store and abattoir sites, and ongoing town activity at RPM houses. Gilbert Streat won a Sidney Beef Club draw offering a choice of a heifer calf or $100.
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Gilbert Streat
Sidney
Lamb's
Coop
Lye’s
Rpm
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Geo. Bull
Lady MacGregor
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E. North
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W. C. Bradley
Ca Cancer Society
Cancer Campaign
Tom Vuawa
Otto
Wayne Fines
Fantasy Theatre
Szynski
Dave Connell
Bernard Polly
Lakeside Liberals
Duff
Assiniboine
Bain Estate
Arts
Winnipeg
R. W
Bobby) Bend
Canada
George Thompson
Green House
Henry
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Hector
MacDonald
Canadiens
Gordon Taylorson
Gordon
Red Wings
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
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