Manitoba Election Day Set For MacGregor and North Norfolk
Election day is next Wednesday October 22 across Manitoba including the Village of MacGregor and part of Rural Municipality North Norfolk. MacGregor voters elect two councillors from four candidates Sid Hay Murray Lamb Russ Tarr William Wiebe while no mayoral race as Glenn Lye is acclaimed. North Norfolk Ward 4 voters choose Reg MacFarlane or Bill Morris, Jim Duncan is reeve. Pine Creek School Division Ward 5 Austin area trustees Axel Christ Jefferson incumbent and Percy Ewen. Polls run 9 am to 6 pm.
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Manitoba
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Glenn Lye
Sid Hay
Murray Lamb
Russ Tarr
William Wiebe
Reg MacFarlane
Bill Morris
Jim Duncan
Pine Creek
Austin Area
Axel Christ” Jefferson
Percy Ewen
Neepawa Cross Country Meets Highlight Local Students
MacGregor Collegiate and elementary pupils ran a rugged cross country course in Neepawa amid dull, cold weather. Senior boys placed 4th at provincials in Miami while MacGregor teams competed in open divisions, with multiple local finishers across junior and senior categories.
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MacGregor Colegiate and Elementary School
Neepawa
MacGregor
Gordon Rempel
Ralph Lloyd
Kenneth Wright
Wayne Klassen
Donald Butterfield
Larry
Rands
Robert Litster
Brian Tomchuk
Barry Rodgers
Dean Frank
Ed Turner
Pine Creek Board Hears Rural Councils On School Boundaries
Pine Creek school division board met with Rural Councils of North Norfolk MacGregor and South Norfolk on October 1 at Austin Collegiate. They agreed current boundaries are adequate and education standards in the Pine Creek division prepare students for work or further study. Individuals may prepare briefs to be included in the board’s submission.
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Pine Creek
North Norfolk
MacGregor
South Norfolk
Austin Collegiate
Clear Lake Position Is Assured
Recreation Minister Peter Burtniak said private holdings in Riding Mountain National Park will stay open as long as there is public demand. He noted no policy to add private holdings, leases for cottage owners would renew, and the golf course would remain open. Meetings with rural councils across the division agreed public hearings could be held in various locations to inform the public about the Boundaries Commission proposals.
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Peter Burtniak
Riding Mountain National Park
Manitoba
Burtniack
Legisature
Hockey School In Portage Opens For Local Players
Hockey players 12 and older in the MacGregor area may join a ten week program at Portage Centennial Arena. Sessions run Saturdays at 2 pm with a $3 fee for all lessons, instructors from University of Manitoba. Contact Pete McGregor for details.
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MacGregor
Portage Centennial
Town Happenings and Upcoming Events in Local Frame
A village summary notes overcast days with brief sun, quiet harvests, and a reminder to vote next Wednesday. World Series chatter has Mets and Orioles tied to date, while football standings show Riders, Stamps, and Esks in close chase. MacGregor Collegiate Institute graduation set for next Friday. 1968 saw 58 shooting accidents with 10 fatalities, and the Centennial Rifle Club seeks members. Chamber of Commerce survey response remains low at 10 percent. time change is the last Sunday of October.
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MacGregor Centennial Rifle Club
MacGregor 4H Fun Show Announces Results
The first MacGregor 4H Light Horse Fun Show was held October 5 indoors except pole bending and relay. Winners include Bern ie Ritzer on Beauty and Ross McKellar on Sunny Boy with riders such as Bill Charlton on Trigger and Laurie Ritter on Nightmare among many others. Special thanks to volunteers, judge Carrie Moore, Wayne Moore, Mrs Karen Snaith, and supporters for pole building and show booth efforts.
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MacGregor
Id Pony Club
Bill Charlton
Laurie Ritzer
Randall Hodge
Roger Leckie
Ross Harkness
Musical Sacks
Bob Letkeman
Leslie Gibbs
Sandra Letkeman
Bernie Ritzer
Roger Pogue
Shorty
Rodger Leckie
Gypsy
Albert Outhwaite
Buster
Trigger
Bonnie Butterfield
Robin
Beauty
Ross McKellar
Sunny Boy
Twiggy
Star
Engusn Mack
Bob Stratton
Bill Chariton
Sunny
Melody
Gary Hodge
Miracle
Frank Hulme
Shirre
Duster
Arlene Sloane
Honey
Nightmare
Ross Harknes
Priscilla
Penny Hulme
Porky
Janice Hodgins
Lady Godiva
Laurie Ritter
Carrie Moore
Wayne Moore
Karen Snaith
McKellar
Bagot
Centennial Meeting Tonight at MacGregor Memorial Hall
The MacGregor and District Centennial Committee meets tonight at 8 in the Legion Room. A prior meeting produced many ideas and representatives from all organizations are hoped to attend. All interested persons are welcome.
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macGregor and District Centennial Committee
Legion Room
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Attad
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WM. Morris
Miami
Igh
Diane Hodge
Linda Catt
Melody Burch
Donna Turner
Laurie Borter
Patricia ‘Turner
Donna Beauchamp
Yvonne ‘Beaudin
Dixie ‘Taylorson
Diane Taylorson
Danny Sawatzky
Keith Lloyd
Craig Grove
Roger Burch
Bruce Nichol
Déin” Biegansks
Brent Wright
Terry Holliday
Darrel Koop
Darrell Klassen
Kenneth Klippenstein
Ken Hoeppnen
Laverne Toews
Lyle Gilbert
Trevor Turner
Kim Harkness
Xd Turner
Vease
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Boundaries Commission
Pine Creek Board
Westbourne
Gladstone
Lakeview
Austin
Macgregor Thrift
Ed Chant
Jake
John Giesbrecht
Mr. Chant
Hockey
Portage
University of Manitoba
Pete McGregor
Mets
Orioles
Stamps
Esks
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Lions
MacGregor Collegiate Institute
Chamber of Commerce
Horse Club
Carl Bergquist
Nelson Hulme
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