Raiders Gain Berth In Provincial Finals
MacGregor Collegiate Institute volleyball squads impressed Manitoba over the weekend. The Raiders boys finished second at Shilo to earn a berth in the provincial finals at Gimli on November 23, defeating Arthur Meighen Rivers and Austin by 20, splitting with Shilo 1-1, and losing 3-0 to Shilo in the final with 15-13 15-11 16-14. The girls posted four points, splitting with Carberry and Elton Collegiate, beating Portage 2-0, and losing close to Minnedosa. Elton claimed the semi berth on point final. Lineups include Jim Boaz, Jack Gibson, Ray Nichol, Ivan Lloyd, Marlin Grove, Bill Charlton, Dale, Carl, Dennis, Keith Burch for the boys, and Gay Seora, Gloria Seora, Betty Quinn, Brenda Harkness, Bonnie Harkness, Laurie Bennett, Linda Thomasson, Sherrie Snaith, Brenda Thompson, Lorriil Hodge for the girls.
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MacGregor Mustangs
MCNS
Carberry
Ler — Gord Thomasson
Daryl Gilbert
Rob Hill
Jim Snaith
Joe Ewasko
Blaine Thompson
Kent Gilbert
Ed Hiebert
Jamie Brecknell
Wallyinski
Robert Butterfield
Eugene Siemans
Mr. Konopski
Mr. Pierrepont
Dan Larson
Don Emerson
Murray Frank
Jack Gibson
Dale Burch
Wayne McDougall
Ian McDougall
Bernie Borne
Gerald Barber
Jim Romancik
Brian Tomchuk
Gord Lye
Marvin Orchard
Clarke
MacGregor Collegiate Institute
Manitoba
Shilo
Raiders
Gimli
Gaihheir
Arthur Meighen
Rivers
Austin
MacGregor
P.C
Elton
Portage
Minnedosa
Plumas
Jim Boaz
Ray Nichol
Ivan Lloyd
Marlin Grove
Bill Charlton
Dale
Carl
Dennis
Keith Burch
Gay
Gloria Seora
Betty Quinn
Brenda
Bonnie Harkness
Laurie Bennett
Linda Thomasson
Sherrie Snaith
Brenda Thompson
Lorrill Hodge
Mrs Ivy Bergquist Heads MacGregor Painting Club
The MacGregor Painting Club elected its year officers at a November 7 reorganization meeting with Mrs. Ivy Bergquist as president, Mrs. Hildur Alderson as vice president, and Mrs. Mary Muir as secretary treasurer. Jack Hassard will conduct weekly lessons starting November 26 at 8 p.m. in the basement of the old elementary school, with many former members returning and newcomers welcome.
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MacGregor Painting Club
Ivy Bergquist
Hildur Alderson
Mary’ Muir
Jack Hassard
Hassard
Fitzgerald
Afternoon UCW Unit Holds Meeting
The Afternoon Unit of the U C W held their regular church meeting with 10 members present. The devotional theme was Peace With God, Peace Among Men. Audrey Smith summarized studies on the Chinese Church in a Socialist Society and related topics. Lillian Pennell reported on a rally she attended. Members with Christmas socks were asked to return them by December 1. The treasurer noted 7.40 collected. A general meeting was reminded for November 25. Meeting closed with prayer.
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U.C.W
God
Audrey Smith
Socialist Society
Lillian Pennell
Council to Prepare New License Bylaw
The Village of MacGregor plans a new license bylaw for 1969 licensing trades in the village. Council will consult with the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs before changes. Regular meeting held with Mayor Lye presiding. annual Court of Revision completed. 1969 assessment roll returned. Building permits for M & G Bernardin Co. Ltd. and Harolld Orchard approved. Indemnities by-law read and numbered. Budget and finance meeting set in Neepawa November 15. policing cost pegged at about $6500. Interim audit received. Village to consider purchasing CPR land on agricultural grounds if cost reasonable. J D Barber land inquiry to be investigated. October accounts approved across departments. Ste. Rose Lumber license fee dispute to be resolved. Correspondence dealt with. accounts recommended for payment.
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MacGregor
Ste. Rose Lumber
Sportsmen's Dinner Friday Night in MacGregor Hall
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association hosts its annual Sportsmen's Dinner Friday at 7 in MacGregor Hall. Guest speakers include Gordon Juckes, executive director of the CAHA, and Frank Boucher, former SJHL and WCHL figure now with the Winnipeg Jets organization. Also appearing will be George Allard of the Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association. Tickets are sold by the executive, other sportsmen, or at the door.
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MacGregor
MacGregor Hall
Gordon Juckes
Frank Boucher
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
HLA
Melville Advance
Saskatchewan
CAHA
Winnipeg Arena
Mr. Juckes
St. James
Western Canada
George Allard
Manitoba Amateur Hockey Association
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Town Happenings and Seasonal Happenings in MacGregor District
Old man winter blanketed the district with four to five inches of snow, making roads slick while deer hunters celebrated the season. Kilfoyle brothers and guide Cliff pursued game as underdogs disrupted football playoffs with Calgary over Regina and Toronto over Ottawa, though Grey Cup matchups remained uncertain. Bob Thompson, a Rossendale farmer now in Armstrong BC, placed third in Jersey cattle production and earned Grand Champion trophies. The community schedules a Sportsmen's Dinner on Friday and a Santa Claus parade in MacGregor on Saturday December 14. Earl Muir resumes rink duties, with Charlie Pennell assisting, as a new home project begins in the east end by John Geisbrecht and his family alongside his brother Jake.
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Gordon McKeen
Rossendale Way
Bob Thompson
Rossendale
Armstrong
B.C
Bob
MacGregor
John Geisbrecht
John
Jake
Rossendale 4-H Beef Club Meets For Record Gains
The Rossendale 4-H Beef Builders met November 14 at Rossendale School with 16 members. Leona Ostopowich led gains at 2.89 pounds daily, Jacki Rintoul reported 2.23 pounds. Plans include a December dance, a raffle, and March gate markers. A project committee led by Ivan Nicoll Gary Muir and Lois MacIntosh was elected. The group will attend Bagot 4-H Beef Club on November 21 and prepare two minute speeches for December 12.
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Rossendale
Leona Ostopowich
Jacki Rintoul
Ivan Nicoll
Gary Muir
Lois Mac Intosh
MGBRA Holds Awards Dinner
The Manitoba Girls' Barrel Racing Association held its first annual awards dinner at Macdonald Memorial Hall on Saturday night November 9. Guest speaker was M. Steinkopf f of Winnipeg. Trophies were presented to Lila McBain, Joan Clark, Heather Gillespie, Elaine Hyde, Eileen Ranson, Sandra Clark, and others for pole bending, barrel races, high points, and rookie of the year. Music and entertainment came from Brandon area contributors. a hot turkey dinner and dance closed the evening.
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Manitoba Girls’ Barrel Racing Association
Macdonald Memorial Hall
M. Steinkopf F
Winnipeg
Brownlee
Birds Hill
Peters
Brandon
Lila McBain
Joan Clark
Heather Gillessie
Elaine Hyde
Heather Gillespie
Joan’ Clark
Eileen Ranson
Sandra Clark
Brian Gillespie
Ken McLeod Harold
Mel Narvey
M. Marr
M. Burch
Portage la Prairie
Austin Hockey Meeting Tuesday
The annual meeting of the Austin and District Minor Hockey Association will be held Tuesday November 26 at 8 o'clock in the Austin curling rink. The association urges all parents with children in hockey to attend to help organize winter hockey and requires everyone's cooperation.
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Austin and District Minor Hockey Association
Austin
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