Austin Waterworks Vote Set for Nov 4
Austin ratepayers will vote Monday November 4 on waterworks for the town. Polls open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Austin Community Hall. The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk set the date at its October 1 meeting with all councilors present.
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Austin Waterworks
Austin
Austin Community Hall
North Norfolk
Reeve Hotel
Andrews
P.fr.a
Con Lake
The
Boundaries Commission
Gladstone
Bagot UCW Holds Regular Meeting at St Stephen's Church
Bagot United Church Women met at St Stephen's United Church on October 1 with Mrs. Clarence Pogue presiding. Six members attended as minutes were read and discussed. Treasurer showed 272.17 on hand. fall rally planned for Oakland October 22. basket lunch requested. Needs for fall supply box include clothing and gifts for Sandy Lake, Fisher Branch, and Christmas delivery. Ended with poem and Migpah Benediction by Mrs. E R Pogue.
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Oakland
Sandy Lake
Fisher Branch
Mrs. J. McLachlan’s 88th Birthday Tea
The Latrime district ladies hosted a tea at Lawrence Helwood home on September 19 to honor Mrs. J. McLachlan for her 88th birthday. About 30 guests from MacGregor Firdale Carberry and Mission City joined in singing and sharing cake and gifts.
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Lawrence Helwood
Audrey ‘Telford
MacGregor
Firdale
Carberry
Mission City
B.C
Neigbors
Thomas
Gilbert
Lake
Acclamations Cannon MacGregor and Rural Nomination Day
Last Wednesday was nomination day throughout Manitoba and in the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk and the Village of MacGregor all offices were filled by acclamation. In North Norfolk William Pilkington and Harold Manns were elected councillors in wards 8 and 5 with Francis North filling ward 6. In MacGregor the two sitting councillors, A. E. Chant and E. W. Leckie, were re elected. Reeve C. E. Hotel and Mayor Glenn Lye have one more year.
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Manitoba
North Norfolk
MacGregor
William Pilkington
Harold Manns
Francis North
Lloyd Willis
A. E. Chant
Reeve C._E. Hotel
Glenn Lye
MacGregor C of C Plans Tartan Days Event
The MacGregor Chamber of Commerce announces Tartan Days on October 24 25 and 26 to revive a popular celebration. Ballot boxes will be placed in participating stores with a prize draw Saturday evening awarding four silver dollar prizes of 25 15 5 and 5. The MacGregor Herald will manage advertising through the Chamber.
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MacGregor Herald
Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Teachers To Attend Seminar On Social Studies Courses
Teachers in Pine Creek and Beautiful Plains Divisions will attend a Friday seminar on new Social Studies courses for Grades 4 and 5. Joan Irvin of the University of Manitoba will speak as consultant. Also noted is a regional in service seminar plan for secondary teachers and XII mathematics seminars.
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Beautiful Plains
Pine Creek
Portage
Council
Joan Irvin
Faculty of Education
University of Manitoba
John Bender
R. Boaz
Brandon
Nursing Unit Gets 130000 Facelift
The North Norfolk MacGregor Medical Nursing Unit expanded to 12 beds after a 130000 addition and renovation. The project includes an emergency room obstetrical nursery and improved diagnostic and public health areas. Government grants totaled 68000 with district funds 26000 and the remainder from Manitoba Hospital Commission borrowing.
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North Norfolk-MacGregor Medical
MacGregor
Manitoba Hospital Commission
Pine Creek S D Results Acclamations Fill Board Seats
Pine Creek School Division Board No 30 offices filled by acclamation after Nomination Day. Ward 2 Bruno Town Ward 4 G L Bjarnarson Ward 6 John Uhrin Ward 8 Dave Doerfler Ward 10 Harold Lamb. Newcomer John Uhrin replaces A Christofferson.
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Pine Creek School Division Board No
Bruno Town
G. L. Bjarnarson
John Uhrin
Dave Doerfler
Harold Lamb
A. Christofferson
Former Resident Killed Near Macdonald
A 46 year old Macdonald woman Mary Beaulieu was killed Friday night when struck by a southbound vehicle on Highway 4 near Macdonald. Walter Stokes of Yorkton Saskatchewan, 39, drove the car. coroner Dr G H Hamlin called the death. Beaulieu worn dark clothing. inquest opened in Portage la Prairie and adjourned.
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Highway 4
Macdonald
Mary Beaulieu
Walter Stokes
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
G. H. Hamlin
Portage la Prairie
Town Happenings in MacGregor and District
Local notes report mild weather with a recent frost ending pumpkins and flowers. Upcoming events include MacGregor Recreational Association meeting on Oct 16 at 8 p.m., hockey dinner on Nov 22, and MacGregor Chamber of Commerce Tartan Days Oct 24–26. Also noted are Willie Klassen's fatal car crash in Saskatchewan and a two pound 9 ounce potato sighting.
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MacGregor Recreational Association
MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor and District Hockey Association
Willie Klassen
Saskatchewan
Manitoba Prepares Remembrance Day Closures
Manitoba will close schools on Monday November 11 for Remembrance Day with a Friday observance. Youth and Education Minister Donald W Craik urges commemorative services during school hours and private or public services on November 11. Many workplaces will also close while essential services like hotels public transit and hospitals may operate with restrictions.
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Manitoba
Pupite
Donald W. Craik
C. H. Witney
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Austin Fire Brigade
MacGregor Fire Brigade
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Canadian Arthritic Society
Jake Giesbrecht
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Duncan Lamb
Bert Nichol
Bagot Ucw
J. McLachlan
MARS
Mr. Pilkington
D. E. Lamont
R. J. Charlton
Mr. Manns
H. A. Hughson
Andrew Pemmer
Mr. North
John Lunn
Cliff Hawkins
A. G. McGregor
George Currie
E. W. Leckie
D.C. Tarr
Stan Moore
C of
Pine Creek S.D
Mrs. Beaulieu
MacGregor District
John Purkess
Dri
Ma Gregor Lions Club
RCMP
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