Mrs Ellen Perkins celebrates 98th birthday in MacGregor hall
The Perkins family held open house at MacGregor United Church Hall on October 2 to honor Mrs Ellen Perkins turning 98. Relatives from distant places joined 115 guests for a pink flower decorated party, followed by a dinner for 20 relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Perkins
MacGregor United Church Hall
James Collier
Myrtle
Vera Shaw
Olive Mann
Colin
Belle Shillington
Hope Collier
Jean Poyser
Grand Forks
B.C
Velma Johnstone
Colin Mann
Margaret Hill
Neepawa
Elmer Cairns
West
Janet Kilpatrick
Janice McDonald
Myrie Bird
Alva Green
Winnipeg
Ernest Duncan
Joe
Ben Collier
Olive Graham
Edgar Perkins
Portage la Prairie
Larry Perkins
Lavenham
Miranda Poyser
Annie Morris
Austin
Marjorie. Billings
Pierson
Jessie Mann
Toronto
Donna
Jim Vermeulen
Sandra
Roy Shaw
Perkins
Avonton
Ontario
Gladstone
Emmeline
MacGregor
Centennial Games committee formed for Winnipeg event
A Centennial Games committee has been formed to ensure Central Plains Region representation at the Winnipeg games December 21 to 23, 1974. The group will select organizers and coaches for 13 events and seeks volunteers from the region, aided by the recreation branch of the tourism and cultural arts department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Plains
Winnipeg
Recreation Branch
Department of Tourism, and Cultural
Tartan Days Set For October 25 and 26
Plans for Tartan Days are advancing with events planned Friday and Saturday October 25 and 26. A Carberry band is hoped to attend Saturday, a noon luncheon may occur, and Lions Fun Fair bingo bake sale book sale Tartan Ball and other entertainment are slated. Local merchants will participate.
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Carberry
Legion
Herald
MacGregor Lo-Cost Holds Grand Opening Oct 16
The MacGregor Lo-Cost store invites friends and customers to a grand opening on Wednesday Oct 16 at 9 30 am in the renovated Red and White building. Free coffee doughnuts door prizes and features are planned during the event.
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MacGregor
Lo-Cost
Norfolk council seeks flood control measures and bylaw approvals
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk plans flood control actions including culvert changes and a flap gate at the NE corner of section 28 11 11, plus lowering two eastward pipes from 28 11 11. They met with Whitemud Watershed, held a October 1 meeting, approved planning bylaws, heard ten appeals at the Court of Revision, and approved building permits for Nichol, Ewen, and Hiebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Norfolk
Department of Highways
Whitemud
MacGregor Collegiate
Province of Manitoba
Portage la Prairie
Western Safety Sign Co. Ltd
Andy Tait
Clarence Denser
Dwight Nichol
Percy B. Ewen
Peter A. Hiebert
Cattlemen launch war on warble grubs in region
Cattlemen in the Carberry Glenboro area announce a warble grub control program sponsored by the Carberry Grassland Society. Starting Oct 11, 500 cans of pour-on systemic insecticide will be distributed in North Cypress South Cypress Elton and Cornwallis to reduce losses and improve cattle value.
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Carberry
Glenboro
South Cypress
North Cypress
Elton
Cornwallis
Carberry Grassland Society
Bryden de
Bryden De'Athe
Jim Bund
Mel Wolfe
Douglas
John Kain
R.R
Brandon
Cornwalls
Agriculture Office
Glenboro Warble Free Area
Oak Lake
Russell
Miniota Virden
Woodworth
Warble Control Area
Fryden De'Athe
Loyd Cavers
Mustangs Split A Pair In Injury Tough Win
The MacGregor Mustangs defeated by a 39 15 score on October 2 as injuries sidelined Brent Tarr Larry Rands and Wayne Klippenstein. Jeff Buchanan threw for three completions to Dennis Taylorson and a Bill Nichol reception for a touchdown while Nichol ran for 130 yards and scored both MacGregor touchdowns. Garry Barber led tackles with Bob Boschman in first game contributions as the defense contained Glenboro long passes. Carberry to visit on Oct 6 with a 146 win anticipated. crowd funded cheerleaders $28.92 for the club.
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Tre
MacGregor Mustangs
Mustangs
Brent Tarr
Larry Rands
Wayne Klippenstein
Garry Barber
Bob Boschman
Glenboro
Jeff Buchanan
Dennis Taylorson
Bill Nichol
MacGregor
Ivan Giesbrecht
Ken Beauchamp
Carberry
Brent
Larry
Wayne
Ben van den Bosch
Eric Atsack
Brad Lamb
Gerald Klippenstein
Howard Harkness
Wayne Parkess
Vernon Leckie
Don Nichol
Eivil Woodward
Brad
Pine Creek Combines H Club Reorganizes for Year
The Pine Creek Combines H Club has reorganized for another year. Projects include conservation handicrafts and beef if enough members join. New members are welcome. Contact Mrs Hazel Lowe at 637 2222.
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Pine Creek Combines + H
Hazel Lowe
Election in Ward 3 Oct 23 in North Norfolk
Voters in Ward 3 rural municipality of North Norfolk will cast ballots on Wednesday Oct 23 to elect a new councillor for three years. Candidates are Peter Letkeman and Thomas Tunski. Incumbent Bill Pilkington did not seek re election. Polls operate 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Bagot Hall and Rossendale Hall.
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North Norfolk
Peter Letkeman
Thomas Tunski
Bill Pilkington
Bagot Hall
Rossendale Hall
Free turkeys suggested for needy at Thanksgiving
Ottawa MP Steve Paproski proposed distributing Canada's 40 million pound turkey surplus to old age pensioners and others on fixed incomes. He urged the government to task the turkey marketing agency with delivering the meat to the needy for Thanksgiving.
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Ottawa
Steve Paproski
Edmonton Centre
Canada
The
Commons
Turkey Marketing Agency
Town Happenings and Community Notes in MacGregor
Snow and melt mark the weekend with rain delaying farmers. Mrs Mary Wong retires after 40 years at MacGregor Cafe, a local gathering spot. World Series opener awaited, daylight time ends Oct 27, and Thanksgiving Monday observed. Richard Lock new municipal secretary treasurer eyes housing. Ward 3 contest between Peter Letkeman and Tom Tunski. Bagot Rossendale area. Curling event slated Nov 1 2 3 hosted by Wildlife Association. Tartan Days Oct 25 26 planned with tentative band. Pine Creek school trustees see incumbents re-elected except Ward 4. Nov 6 appointment planned for ward 4. other wards list trustees.
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Portage
Seagrave
CFB
Forces Base
Centennial Games Committee
Bill McKellak
al Miller
Larry Nicholls
Holland
Jim Robinson
Poplar Point
Norfolk Council
Morris
Reeve Duncan
Community Planning Association
Council
Amb
Howard McRae
Lave Alderson
Eric Patsack
Gary Barber
Scott Mathews
Wayne Klassen
Andy Hutchinson
Lyall Pogue
Tammy Rintoul
Cathy Lye
Pam McGregor
Melody Burch
Dianne Rittchie
Cindy Telford
Dianne Taylorson
Joanna Lamb
Anne McDonald
Donna Lee Anderson
Linda Hutchinson
Cindy McGregor
Dixie Taylorson
Carolyn Muir
Mary Wong
Wongs
MacGregor Cafe
Wong
Richard Lock
Richard
Jim Little
A. M. Hay
North End
Wildlife Association
Tom Tunski
Bagot-Rossendale
Pine Creek
Joe Sheleszynski
Archie Lach
Plumas Rural
John’ Abrin
Austin Rural
James Dickson
Rossendale
Murray Burch
Bagot Area
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