Seven Die In Junction Crash Near MacGregor Manitoba
A fiery crash Friday evening at the Trans-Canada and No 4 highway junction east of MacGregor Manitoba killed seven people including Robert Hykany and six Kostuik family members from Grandview and nearby areas. A little girl survived briefly, later died en route to Winnipeg General Hospital. Firefighters from Portage la Prairie battled flames to prevent a fertilizer load from exploding as a late model sedan and a semi trailer carrying fertilizer burned. Authorities described instant fatalities for car occupants, with immediate hospital transport for survivors. Page six.
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Robert of
Holly Hope Kostuik
Robert Hykany
MacGregor
Man
Charles Hallet
Winnipeg General Hospital
Portage Ambulance
Portege’ la Prairie Fire Department
Portage
RCMP
Allan Smith
Harold Braden
Portage la Prairie
Braden
Dan Bradshaw
George Avenue
Sig Enns Winds Portage-Neepawa Victory for Conservatives
Sig Enns retained the Portage Neepawa constituency for the Conservative party in Monday's federal election with early returns showing a 4274 lead over Liberal challenger Fred Hyde. By late Monday night Enns held 11 703 votes to Hyde's 7 429 as results mounted from deputy returning officers across the riding.
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Enns
Portage-Neepawa
Conservative
Fred Hyde
New Democratic Party
Charles Norman
Hatte
Hasta Mr. Enns
Sing
Mr. Enns
Cairns Honored On 25th Anniversary
A 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Russell and Mildred Cairns of Orangeville was held at their home on Sunday, Oct. 24, 1965. Relatives and friends attended a luncheon tea, and a three tier wedding cake was the centerpiece. Gifts and a purse of money were presented as they expressed gratitude. Guests included family members from Gimli, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg, MacGregor, Binscarth, and other Manitoba communities.
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Russell Cairns
Orangeville
Russell
Mildred
Melo
Correction in Poll Results for This Week's Issue
In last week's paper a correction notes a polling error with the poll results for efficient censality. The corrected line states the results refer to this week's issue and does not change the total count.
MacGregor Minor Hockey Dinner Featuring Charlie Rayner
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association will host its annual Sportsman’s Dinner on Friday November 26 at 7 p.m. in MacGregor Memorial Hall. Guest speaker former NHL goalie Charlie Rayner will present last year’s Stanley Cup highlights courtesy of Molson Brewery. Additional sports celebrities are being contacted. Admission is $5 with tickets on sale by club members.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Charlie Rayner
National Hockey League
Molson Brewery
Wm. Edkins Elected President of Legion
The North Norfolk Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held its annual meeting at Memorial Hall on Tuesday November 2 with fair attendance. Elected officers include president Wm. Edkins vice-president J Heselwood secretary Al Sloane recording secretary Frank Hay treasurer H A Lye St at Arms H A Lye Padre Rev Sells standard bearers George Ardagh and J S Wales district representatives Katrinne J Heselwood Austin P Dodwell Sidney J Chambers Bagot George Ardagh Westbourne G Davey Prat Wm Edkins Remembrance Day plans were finalized and discussions continued.
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North Norfolk
The
Royal Canadian Legion
Sprucedale School Holds Quarterly Meet
Sprucedale school directors held a public quarterly meeting at MacGregor Collegiate on November 4. The session discussed essential advertising for a caretaker, planned furnace replacement, and costs of institutions. Portage Manitoba School's Mr. Jardin spoke on after school potential for retarded individuals. Ben Wiebe and Jo-Anne Bull won raffles, and a quilt raffle is now on exhibit.
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Sprucedale School
MacGregor Collegiate
Jardin
Portage, Manitoba
Sprucedale
Ben Wiebe
Jo-Anne Bull
Electors Approve $201000 School Bylaw in MacGregor
Resident electors of MacGregor Consolidated School district voted 353 to 38 in favor of a 201000 money bylaw for a new school. About 40 percent of eligible voters cast ballots. The campus will be built north of the present elementary or west of MacGregor Collegiate with nine classrooms and an assembly. Construction is planned to begin in spring when weather allows.
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MacGregor Consolidated School District
MacGregor
Town Happenings In November Weather And Local News
A Sunday snow fall of about one inch made roads slick while Monday brought bright sun and hopes for melt. Birthday wishes go to Mrs John Woodin of Holiday Portage. Local highways crews repaired Main Street last week with resurfacing planned next year. New homes rise for Clarence Pennell Don Wright and Ivan Miller as Wright family moved in recently. Norfolk Manor painters near completion for the official opening on Sunday November 21.
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Clarence Pennell
Don Wright
Ivan Miller
Wrights
Becks Honored On Departure From District
Friends and neighbors from Gladstone Helston and Fir dale gathered at Mr and Mrs Jim Becks home on Friday October 28 to honor their departure. The couple plans to move to the senior citizens home in MacGregor this month. They received a purse of money before lunch. W I whist winners were Hattie Cox Debby Hodge for ladies and M Duncan Nelson Hulme for gents. A sportsmans dinner is set for Friday November 26 tickets available from lab members. Signal lights and bells at the CPR crossing by the elevator have been installed aiding drivers and pedestrians.
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Gladstone
Helston
Firdale
Jim
Beck
Frida
MacGregor
Hattie Cox
Debby Hodge
M. Duncan
Nelson Hulme
CPR
Why an Education Why an Education Why an Education
Students at MacGregor Collegiate heard a talk by Jack Klassen, National Employment Service official in Portage la Prairie, stressing the need for extensive education. He said modern industry rapidly changes, unskilled jobs vanish, and ongoing retraining will be required as skills become more technical.
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MacGregor Collegiate
Jack Klassen
National Employment Service
Portage la Prairie
Klassen
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Sig Enns
Charles W. Sing
Social Credit
Prairies
S. J
Sig
Cairns
Wm. Edkins
Legion
John Woodin
Holiday Portage
Norfolk Manor
Becks
Lab
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