Nominations settle with acclamations in MacGregor area
An unexpected withdrawal Wednesday left all civic and school vacancies filled by acclamation after Tuesday nominations. MacGregor village council and North Norfolk ward seats were decided without contest while MacGregor school district trustees saw three candidates, with J Wood withdrawing to back rivals. Only two ratepayers attended the North Norfolk meeting, with the clerk present in MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
North Norfolk
W. J. Wenham
A. Wark
H. Orchard
J. Wood
Mr. Wood
Village of
AE Chant
C. Fotheringham
Chant
WJ. Wenham
D. Brow
Fotheringham
F. Hay
C.F. Kitson
H. Streich
Mr. Willis
G. Hyde
G. Kilfoyle
MacGregor School Distr
J.C. Lewis
H .A. Lye
Mr. Wark
JL. Lamb
HA. Lye
Wood
F. Clark
H. Allan
Hockey Meeting for MacGregor and District Association
The annual meeting of the MacGregor and District Hockey Association will take place at the MacGregor rink on Monday October 17 at 8 pm. Elections for officers will be held, the financial statement read, and general business discussed. All interested are urged to attend for a large turnout.
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Ne MacGregor and District Hockey Association
MacGregor
Dennis McMahon
MacKinnon
Tom Telford
D. A Shaw
R. Shaw
Connie McDougall
Harmon
Proposals Here New Plan Developing For Indian Population
Representatives of the Department of Indian Affairs met with the council of North Norfolk on October 6 to discuss the Metis and Indian population. A proposal was presented, favored by the rural council, with details to be decided. Councillors Emerson and Alderson were named to work with Indian department officials. One bylaw approving property sale was passed. Nearby housing and road grant updates were noted, plus multiple moving residents around MacGregor as families relocate and build new homes.
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Department of Indian Affairs
North Norfolk
MacGregor
Indian Department
Emerson
Alderson
MacGregor Locals Share Holiday Visits and News
MacGregor locals note weekend visitors and travels. Harold Barber family of St James, W Robson and wife back from a month abroad visiting Vancouver Victoria Port Alberni and Tacoma. Mrs E M Wright hosted visitors including N Cuming Beverley Verden. Several Winnipeg, McCreary and Shilo travelers spent Thanksgiving with relatives. A birth reported for Russ and Gail Englemeyer iiee Kelly Darryl Brent born Oct 8 at Portage General Hospital. Vetcraft poppy sprays sought for Remembrance Day by SR Lamb.
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Harold Barber
St. James
Town
Russ and
Gail Englemyer Iiee Kelly
Darryl Brent
Portage General Hospital
Weather Chronicle Notes Frost in Mac Gregor
The piece recalls the first frost in Mac Gregor occurring Monday night. It notes a dry spell with wells and cisterns running low and a call for rain, while contrasting with last year’s heavy snowfall headlines.
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MacGregor
Blood Clinic Held In MacGregor With Good Attendance
Britannia Chapter 100 thanks donors and volunteers for the MacGregor blood donor clinic held October 6 with 153 donors in attendance. Special gratitude to Memorial Hall committee for hall use and to Robert Harvey for weekly film showings. A Canadian Red Cross letter expresses sincere thanks to all contributors.
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Britannia Chapter 100
Memorial Hall Committee
Robert Harvey
MacGregor Herald
The
Manitoba Red Cross
Britannia
Lode
G. Sadler
MacGregor
Mustangs roll to fourth straight win in home clash
MacGregor Mustangs beat Gladstone Bhere 4 0 to extend unbeaten streak to four. Ken Green and Len Stewart led scoring with McKelvy adding two touchdowns, McDougall's long pass set up early score, Green kicked converts, Green fumbled to gift a Gladstone TD. Portage Trojans poster note.
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MacGregor Colle Mustangs
Gladstone Bhere
Len Stewart
Ken Green
Bob McKelvy
MacGregor
Mustangs
Kent McDougall
Homesters
McKelvy
Ladstone
Stewart
Green
Don McRitchie
Portage Trojans
Mus tangs crush Gladstone 20 6 in fall game
Fall weather amps up crowd for Mus tangs victory over Gladstone. Halftime fund raiser nets 29 75 for camp insurance. School notes discuss World Series talk, 83 year old birthday, car law, detention classes, and flu among students.
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Vy Tom Sateunas
Mustangs
Gladstone
Cam Insurance
Laking
Stu
Traffic Warnings From MacGregor Chief Constable
New MacGregor chief outlines common driving violations to halt under Village Traffic Bylaw and Highway Traffic Act. Highlights include improper left turns into parking spaces, parking at angles, double parking, curbside drop offs, stopping at signs, school zone speed limits, painted yellow sidewalks, left side parking, dimmed town lights, horn overuse, and truck identification requirements.
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MacGregor
Motor Through Saskatchewan With Mel McRae And Jack McPhee
Mel McRae and Jack McPhee drove through Saskatchewan visiting Yorkton and Melville before returning home on Monday. McRae claimed they reached home on one tank of gas. Tremain, JG. Snidal, Constable notes cooperation to improve traffic.
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Mel McRae
Jack McPhee
Mel
Saskatchewan
Yorkton
Melville
Tremain
JG. Snidal
Cubs and Scouts Plan First Meeting October 17
The Cubs and Scouts executive met October 11 to arrange the year. The first Cub and Scout meeting is set for Monday October 17. Former and prospective members are invited. Scoutmaster Peter Barkawich, Austin Collegiate assistant principal, and George Ardagh will assist. Robert ONeill is Cubmaster with Gordon Nichol as assistant. More leaders expected.
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Peter Barkawich
Austin
George Ardagh
Robert O'Neill
Gordon Nichol
Ardagh Anniversary Trip to Hartney Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs George Ardagh with Norman traveled to Hartney for the weekend to attend the golden wedding anniversary of George’s parents. Forty six friends and relatives joined a dinner in the hall.
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George Ardagh
Norman
Hartney
George
W I To Tour Campbell Plant At Portage La Prairie
The Macaregor wanay received an invitation to tour the Campbell Soup plant at Portage la Prairie on October 27 at 2 pm Members should leave their names with Mrs Birkett before Saturday night October 15.
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Macaregor Wanay
Campbell Soup
Portage la Prairie
Mrs. Birkett
MacGregor City Plans New Fire Hall Proposal
MacGregor village council advanced plans for a new fire hall by offering for property on the south side of Hampton street. The October 3 property selection was confirmed. Constable Jack Snidal reported starting October 1 and policing matters were discussed along with extra street signs and a request to appoint Dave Brow as a Justice of the Peace.
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MacGregor
Hampton Street
Jack Snidal
Ster
Ing Lyon
Dave Brow
Towns Enjoy Saskatchewan Trip Amid Winnipeg Victory
Mr and Mrs Charlie Town spent the long weekend with relatives in Saskatchewan and attended the Bomber Roughrider game in Regina where the Winnipeg team defeated the Roughriders 48 to 7 on Monday.
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Charlie Town
End
Saskatchewan
Regina
Winnipeggers
Roughriders
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