MacGregor Village Council Discusses Waterworks Extension and Lotteries
The MacGregor village council met November 9 with all members present. Topics included a waterworks extension on Woodlawn Drive, culvert costs, and operating lotteries and bingos. A court of revision heard one appeal, and the 1971 assessment roll was returned to council. Building permits for James MacDonald, Harry Shaw, and William Wiebe were approved. A bylaw will fund 50 percent of private culvert costs. The council authorized attendance at the Manitoba Municipal convention. A centennial grant of 724 was received for park improvements. An EMO course update and a planning seminar were announced.
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Council
MacGregor
James MacDonald
Harry Shaw
William Wiebe
Manitoba
al Sloane
Lye
E.M.O
Arn‘prior
Ontario
Central Plains
Centennial Corporation
Craig Stewart
M.P
Marquette
Scason
Gergion
Woodlawn Drive
Municipal Board
Tarr
Planning Commission
Commission
Joint Ag Committee Brief Pushes Rural Policy Changes
The Joint Agricultural Committee Brief from Central Plains Pembina Valley East Man and West Man urges Manitoba to establish chronic care homes in rural communities to free hospital beds and spur local growth. It also advocates incentives for industries, land rental support, early retirement plans, and retraining programs to keep low income farmers in their communities.
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Central Plains
Pembina Valley
Manitoba
Steinbach
Fiere
Frank Sims
MacGregor
Wayne Pander
East Man
West Man
W. Frank Sims
Agricultural
Sims
Joint Agriculture Committees
Central Plains Faces a Problem in Renewal of Municipal Memberships
Central Plains Inc. warns a renewal rush may see some municipalities feel they are not getting value. Board chair Sven Sorenson and manager Clarence Riach call for changes in meeting structure to boost involvement and retain the 13 participating municipalities including South Norfolk, St. Francois Xavier, Glenella, Lansdowne and Aralanth Arena. Deputy Minister Ian Blicq notes proposed amendments to the Municipal Act amid a tight provincial budget, as the group plans a December meeting with proxies and a possible quarterly gathering of district representatives.
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Central Plains Inc
Corporation Board
Sven Sorenson
Gladstone
Henry Arthur
Clarence Riach
Morris Davison
Department of Industry and Commerce
Corporation
South Norfolk
St. Francois Xavier
RM of Cartier
Sorenson
Glenella
Lansdowne
Aralanth Arena
Ian Blicq
Industry and Commerce
Davison
Santa Claus Parade in MacGregor on December 12
Santa Claus is coming to town for the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce parade on Saturday December 12 starting about 1 p.m. The event features floats and clowns, followed by visits with Santa at Memorial Hall and a free Tivoli Theatre movie at 3 p.m.
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Santa Claus
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Tivoli Theatre
Gregor
Butterfields Honored On 25th Anniversary
Twenty nine relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Terry McMillan of Carberry on Saturday November 14 1970 to honor Mr. and Mrs. George Butterfield on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary November 17 A corsage and boutonniere were pinned on the honored couple Douglas McCaskill brother of the bride toasted Following this Mrs J Andrews as nea the mess ing The guests were then served a delicious buffet supper Mr and Mrs Butterfield were presented with many lovely and useful it s An evening of visiting and picture taking was brought to a close by a lunch of coffee and dainties The couple s attendants of twenty five years ago were Mrs
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Terry McMillan
Carberry
George Butterfield
Douglas McCaskill
Bob Anderson Heads Curling Club Annual Meeting
The MacGregor Curling Club held its annual meeting with officers listed led by past president Ron Borton and president Robert Anderson. They plan a Christmas novelty bonspiel with prizes and a weekend bonspiel January 8 to 10, a winter spiel February 11 to 14, skating fees set at 2.75 for 40 and riders and 3.75 for over 10, per night admission 20 to 30 cents, Wallace Martin chosen caretaker, with honorary members named.
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Ron Borton
Robert Anderson
Ron Telford
Lorne Pennell
Art Leckie
Bill Turter
Frank Hay
Doug Noble
H. A. Lye
Jack McPhee
Booth
Fred Tarr
Chas Pennell
E. Shant
E. Muir
Wm. Wenham
Anh
Wallace Martin
Jim Rumancik Heads Beaver Beef Club
Beaver 4H Beef Club elected officers for 1970 71 at a November 16 re organization meeting. Jimmy Rumancik became president with Wayne Klippenstein as vice president Kenneth Wright as secretary Peter Siemens as treasurer and Brent Wright as club reporter.
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Jim Rumancik
Beaver Beef Club
Beaver 4H Beef Club
Jimmy Rumancik
Wayne Klippenstein
Kenneth Wright
Peter Siemens
Brent Wright
Town Happenings Ice and Raffle News
Winter rally brought snow and near zero temperatures with about an inch on the ground. The Memorial hall Fun Fair earned about 440 for the MacGregor and District Community Centre. Bill Harder won the Lions Club raffle. seniors reminded about Lions Club Christmas activities.
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Memorial Hall
MacGregor and District
Bill Harder
Lions Club
Senior Citizen Party Set For Dec 7
The MacGregor Lions Club announces the annual Senior Citizen Christmas party on Monday December 7 at 5 45 p m in the MacGregor Memorial hall. Invitations extend to seniors on old age pension or spouses of pensioners. Those needing transportation should call L Quinn at 685 2706. Also notes upcoming deer season details and a deer head competition and hall dance on December 4. A defensive driving course is planned at the Collegiate with Lions Club sponsorship on November 30 December 1 December 8 and 9.
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MacGregor Lions Club
MacGregor Memorial Hall
L. Quinn
M. Gregor Lions Club
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Village of
Highways Department
Hampton Street
Govt
Manitona
Eee Tae
Ppara
Our. Isheq
Butterfields
Bob Anderson
Curling Club
Senior Citizen Party
Jack Wolfe
Jack Hooper
Portage
Garry Ross
Carman
Bruce Muir
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