Manitoba and Alberta Weekend Fatalities Across Prairies
A MacGregor man Alfred Roulette 46 was killed crossing tracks in Manitoba. John Webber 81 from McCreary also died after being struck by a car. Alberta victims include Henry Sargent 64 of Alix Robert Sargent 27 of Red Deer Joseph Zemanek 42 of Red Deer. Jean Wright 36 and Allen Goulet 15 died from weekend incidents near Edmonton. Coroner orders inquest for Roulette. no inquest for Webber.
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MacGregor
Manitoba
Prairies
Alfred Roulette
Canadian Pacific Railway
G. H. Hamlin
Portage la Prairie
John Webber
McCreary
Man
Alberta
Henry Sargent
Alix
Alta
Robert H. Sargent
Red Deer
Joseph Zemanek
Haynes
Jean Wright
Nuries
Edmonton
Allen Goulet
Wabumun
School boards discuss Sidney students using Carberry high
Beautiful Plains School Board reviewed Pine Creek’s concerns over Sidney pupils, about 25 from Sidney attending Carberry High School due to distance. Issues include transportation, school grants, and potential impact on Austin High. A joint Pine Creek-Beautiful Plains committee was formed with trustees McPhail Titus and secretary treasurer George Wicket to seek a solution.
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Joe Butcher
Beautiful Plains School Board
Sidney
Pine Creek
Austin
Carberry
Beautiful Plains Board
Pine Creek School Board
Butcher
Pine Creek Board
McPhail and
Titus
George Wicket
Town Happenings and Community Notes for December 1969
The column recounts cold weather with light snow and milder Monday, plus plans for the MacGregor Lions Club Christmas party on December 8. It mentions deer season ongoing, former residents visiting, and ongoing plans for a Community Centre with weekly progress notes. Agricultural society meeting is noted for next Monday, and Bruno Beaulieu’s TV interview is referenced along with Mayor Beaulieu visiting MacGregor during a previous ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor Lions Club
al Wark
Louis Quinn
4 H Awards Night Highlights Carberry Area Leaders
400 4H members and friends attended the Austin Hall event where Jim Cramer of Douglas led the evening. Awards were handed out as part of the annual gathering on November 7, with statistics noting 299 youth enrolled and 76 adult leaders across 15 clubs in 12 projects. New programs include home nursing and photography, and long-time members and leaders received five, 10, and 15 year certificates.
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Jim Cramer
Douglas
Derry Beef Club
Leaders’ ‘Association
Austin Community Hall
Carberry
Competit
Santa Claus Parade Planned for MacGregor on Dec 6
Plans progress for the Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus parade scheduled for Saturday December 6 in MacGregor. Santa arrives around 1 pm after which the parade proceeds along main street to Four-Way Motors and the MacGregor Memorial Hall where children receive bags of treats and place orders for Christmas. A free Tivoli Theatre show starts at 3 pm for the kids, with visits to the hospital and Norfolk Manor to follow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
MacGregor
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Santa
Tivoli Theatre
Hospital
Norfolk Manor
Home Ec Club Plans Busy Year in MacGregor
The MacGregor Home Ec Club held its third meeting on November 5 with 38 members present. Activities include awards night in November, a December 4H party, Christmas bake sale and hamper raffle, January group selections, February parents night, and March and April bowling tours and achievements. A December 3 pot luck supper for 40 members and mothers is planned, with the hamper raffle at the December 20 bake sale.
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MacGregor Home Se Club
Austin District Forms Centennial Committee
A meeting of Austin residents on Saturday November 22 formed a standing Centennial committee for Manitoba year promotion. James Duncan chair, Percy Ewen secretary, with members Cecil Jones Melvin Thomson H Robinson W Early J R Stephenson D Rintoul Mrs F Amann and Mrs C Hotel. Local groups urged to form allied committees for a united effort.
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H. F. Johnson
Austin and District
Manitoba
Jas. Duncan
Percy Ewen
Cecil Jones
Sec.treas
Melvin Thomson
H. Robinson
W. Early
J. R. Stephenson
D. Rintoul
F. Amann
C. Hotel
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society reviews 1969 fair
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society held its annual meeting with 22 members present. Directors praised the 1969 fair despite bad weather early on. A nominating committee was formed to propose officers for the next meeting on December 1 at MacGregor Memorial Hall.
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North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Manitoba Agricultural Museum holds annual meeting in Austin
The Manitoba Agricultural Museum chaired by four veteran directors reported solid finances at the Monday gathering in the Austin Community Hall. Attendees included F Muirhead from the provincial agriculture department and W Clarke from the federal level, with greetings from ex MLA D L Campbell and Rev Lloyd Henderson. Officers elected for the reorganization were Dave McKeand as president Gordon Hay as vice president Tom Scott as secretary and Vern McKelvey as treasurer. Next meeting is set for Wednesday December 3.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin
Evel
Yang
D. L. Campbell
Lloyd Henderson
Tom Scott
Dave McKeand
Donald Milne
Chas. Hamilton
Ice
Gordon "Hay
Vern McKelvey
Frank Sims Re-elected President Of MacGregor Minor Hockey
At the annual meeting of MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association Frank Sims won re election as president. Other officers include Pete McGregor past president Doug Davey vice president Russ Tarr secretary Sid Hay treasurer and executives Doug Noble Glen Nichol and Doug Grove. Chant named honorary member. A Grey Cup pool will be held with tickets on sale and insurance premiums if needed. A school registration day will be set. Referees timekeepers and ice scrapers will be paid as before. A sportsmans dinner is planned for January.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Frank Sims
Pete McGregor
Doug Davey
Russ Tarr
Sid Hay
Doug Noble
Mium
Museum Aux. Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Laures Auxiliary held its annual meeting on November 17 in Austin. Elected officers for the coming year include President Mrs. Peter Frisen, Vice President Mrs. Wicklund, Secretary S. Lobb, Treasurer Mrs. W. Early, and Reporter Mrs. Percy Ewen. Planning committee members are Mrs. Poyser, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs. Powers. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of 5365.08 dollars. Next meeting is Wednesday December 3 at 2 p.m. at the Museum. all interested are welcome.
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Austin
Peter Frisen
Wicklund
S.lobb
W. Early
Percy Ewen
Poyser
Morris
Powers
Austin Ladies Curling Club Plans Season Talks
The Austin Ladies Curling Club met at Mrs. Cecil Jones home to plan the season. A motion to affiliate with MLCA and pay dues. $100 voted to the men's club for heating oil. Turkeys to be ordered for bonspiel lunches. Waiting room to be painted by a hired painter. Annual mixed bonspiel set for Jan 30 31 and Feb 1.
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Austin Ladies Curling Club
Cecil Jones
MLCA
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Lloyd Shortridge
Kenneth Wright
Dale Rands
Jeff Stephenson
Hal Hughson
Harvey Williams
Doug Chambers
Lyle Nelson
Ronnie Amann
Glen Leewen
David Thiessen
Doug Cronk
Harold Hughson
Lloyd Jones
Coach Jones
Wan
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Neefawa Press
Dane and
Bob Emerson
Howard Kilfoyle
Art Stevenson
Gib Mason
the Agricultural Society
Bruno Beaulieu
Ormstown
Mayor Beaulieu
Austin Hall
MacGregor Herald
Fair Board Reviews
Museum
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Young Pioneers
Dept. of Agriculture
F. Muirhead
W. Clarke
Nichol
Doug Grove
Xa Chant
Museum Aux
Austin Lady Curlers
Bill Harder
Viking Room
Murray McQuiston
Bill
Gerald Jones
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