Manitoba Auto Insurance Plan date to be announced this month
Manitoba Municipal Affairs Minister Howard Pawley told a New Democratic Party meeting that an exact implementation date for the provincially operated auto insurance plan would be announced later this month. The plan, intended for June 30, 1971, may now occur any time between that date and January 1, 1972, with 12 to 15 percent savings expected in administration.
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Manitoba
Howard Pawley
New|1 Democratic Party
Regor
Pawley
New Democratic Party
Ed Schreyer
Prince Edward Island
British Columbia
Newfoundland
TAL _ Manitobe
Portage la Prairie
Barrett Heads New Democrats In Constituency
Albert R. Barrett was elected unanimous president of the New Democratic Party in Portage la Prairie. Fred Tufford and Sybil Barnett were named first and second vice presidents, with Barbara Rintoul secretary and Gerit Romyn treasurer. Barnett chosen to represent Portage la Prairie at party council meetings. delegates to Winnipeg convention include Barrett, Tufford, Barnett, Hazel Allen, Allan Wer. Alternates named to be announced by the executive.
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Albert R. Barrett
New Democratic Party
Portage la Prairie
Gerit Romyn
Fred Tufford
Sybil Barnett
Barbara Rintoul
Winnipeg
Albert Barrett
Barnett
Hazel Allen
Allan Wer
St Coulthard
R. Graham
Peter Swidnicki
Masonic District Meeting In MacGregor October 21
The Second Masonic District meeting will be held in MacGregor on Wednesday October 21. Registration at 2 PM banquet at 6 PM. Brethren of Temple Lodge MacGregor visited Carberry Lodge No 29 October 6 and Gladstone Lodge No 11 October 12 with R W Bro Robert Harvey on official visits. An address by Most Worshipful Wilfred McGregor highlighted the history of Gladstone Lodge No 11 since its founding.
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MacGregor
Temple Lodge
Carberry Lodge
Gladstone Lodge
R. W. Bro
Robert Harvey
Wilfred’ McGregor
Glad Stone
Horse Cub Goes On Trail Ride
The 4-H Horse Club sponsored a successful trail ride on October 4 near MacGregor starting at 10 am from Wayne Moore's. Twenty six riders joined adults Wayne Moore Mrs Bob Leckie Mrs Keith Leckie S A Konop ski Doug Leckie Mrs Eva Hulme and John Giesbrecht. A wiener roast followed at Bob Leckie's with thanks to helpers. Weather was favorable and a meeting is set for October 19.
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4-H
Alls
MacGregor
Wayne Moore
Bob Leckie
Keith Leckie
S.A. Konopski
Doug Leckie
Eva Hulme
John Giesbrecht
Lloyd's Hill
Village Officials Elected by Acclamation in Manitoba
In Manitoba villages and rural municipalities most offices were filled by acclamation on Nomination Day. In North Norfolk RM two of three seats were filled, with Ward 3 to be filled by appointment. Ward 1 saw Harold Manns re elected. Ward 6 re elected Francis North. In MacGregor, 2d Leckie retained a seat while Alvin Sloane won the other vacancy. Sloane succeeds A E Chant who did not seek re election. A liquor referendum and Pine Creek School Division election remain.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Harold Manns
Andrew J Penner
H. C. Hughson
Francis North
John Lunn
Cliff Hawkins
2D Leckie
Alvin Sloane
Leckie
Clare Tarr
Stan Moore
Sloane
Gordon Taylorson
A. G. McGregor
A. E. Chant
Pine Creek
Archie W. Lach
G. L. Bjarnarson
John Uhrin
W. J. Early
Slayton Stewart
Dave Doerfler
R. B. MacDonald
Kens Rintoul
Town Happenings and Community Notes Across Regions
Temperatures run cool with a warm Thanksgiving Sunday. harvests near finish as farmers plow and cultivate. Notable tips include carrot growing by Mel McRae and Strath Booth after a 2 lb 11 oz harvest. Saskatchewan hunting reports show large catches. Manitoba hunters cited. MacGregor hosts Tartan Days October 23 24. Neepawa unveils Welcome sign. October 29 senior citizen meeting in Austin Hall. Norfolk MacGregor Wildlife meetup October 19. Orioles lead series 3 0 amid World Series chatter. caution urged on door to door sales with an incident involving a $250 payment.
Tartan Days Here Next Weekend
Next Friday and Saturday will be big days in MacGregor as the merce will hold Tartan Days. Businesses will go all out to make the weekend special for citizens of the area. There will be prizes for best male and female staff in MacGregor tartan and a hamper draw Saturday night. Boxes will be available for entries.
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MacGregor
Water Control Needs Told Central Plains
Central Plains region faces severe rural economic stress from flooding. Greg Aronson, surveying for Central Plains Inc in summer 1970, warns regional water problems stem mainly from municipal and government coordination gaps. He urges regional approaches, a watershed board, and regional planning to attract funds and reduce pollution while balancing use.
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Central Plains
Greg Aranson
Central Plains Inc
Corporation Directors
Big Grass River
Big Grass Marsh
Whitemud
Boyne
Cypress
Assiniboine
LaSalle
Aronson
Christian Education Convention October 23 24
The church prioritizes Christian education across all ages, aiming to relate biblical truth to daily life and strengthen its programs. A Christian Education Convention will be held in Mac Gregor Memorial Hall on October 23 and 24 with guest speaker Kenneth G. Hanna ThD President Winnipeg Bible College.
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The
Chi
Christian Education Conference
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Kenneth G. Hanna
Winnipeg Bible College
Seaman Golden Wedding Anniversary At Neepawa Hall
Mr and Mrs W J Seaman plan an at home reception at the Leg ion Hall Neepawa on Saturday October 24 from 2 to 5 pm in honor of their Golden Wedding Anniversary inviting friends and relatives to share in the occasion.
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W. J. Seaman
Legion Hall
Neepawa
Senior Citizen Housing Project Discussed in Austin
A meeting at the Austin Community Hall on Sept 30 explored a senior citizen home for western North Norfolk. W T Noyes outlined housing types and requirements, and a follow up public meeting was urged for Oct 29 at 8 p.m. to review information and plan next steps.
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Austin
Clar
North Norfolk
Jim Duncan
W.T. Noyes
Department of Health and Social Services
Mr. Noyes
Austin Community Hall
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Mel McRae
Strath Booth
Strath
Jim Turner
Neeawa
Nore
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