Village Poised to Hire Policeman in Near Future
MacGregor village council reports plans to have a local policeman on duty soon after thorough discussions with Winnipeg officials. The October 11 meeting approved a loan bylaw for local improvements, while tenders were invited for a shared gas furnace. Building permits, water and sewer extension notes, and street works were discussed, with twinning plans with Ormstown, Quebec to be reported later.
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Macrege
Winnipeg
Glen Lye
Underwood and McLellan
Victoria Street
Jim
Brad
MacGregor
North Norfolk
Ormstown
Quebec
Montreal
R.M
Local Officials Attend Twinning Ceremony in Quebec
North Norfolk and MacGregor officials joined with Ormstown Quebec to celebrate a centennial twinning arranged during the Union of Quebec Municipalities convention in Montreal. Delegations toured Ormstown facilities, including Barrie Memorial Hospital, a textile plant, schools, a curling club, and local farms while noting a 50 50 French English population and cross cultural ties.
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MacGregor
RM of
Norfolk
Ormstown
St. Malachys
Quebec
Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal
Union of Quebec
Canada
Barrie Memorial Hospital
Lions Club
MacGregor-North
Zephyr
Graduation Exercises This Friday at MacGregor Collegiate
Graduation exercises of the MacGregor Collegiate will be held this Friday evening at 7 30 p m in the MacGregor United church. A reception in the Collegiate auditorium is at 9 o'clock followed by a dance in the MacGregor Memorial Hall to conclude the program.
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MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor United Church
MacGregor ‘Memorial Hall
Springbrook 4H Achievements Across Automotive and Crafts
Springbrook 4H clubs held achievement events October 5 8 and 15 at local farms including N Kowalchuk Ted Lowe Spruce Resoe Pera. Winners Garry Cibula Billy Dehi Randy Kowalchuk Keith Winterbottom Wallace Lowe Leon ard Bull Allan Dun can George Jaeger Garry Evenson Jack Nelson Harold Nelson Ronnie Rands Allan Lewis Wayne Moore Don Meadows Murray Lewis chaired program awards presented by Mrs G Lewis and Ted Lowe.
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Springbrook Automotive
N. Kowalchuk
Garry Cibula
Billy Dehi
Randy
Kowalchuk
Ted Lowe
Keith Winterbottom
Wallace
Lowe
Leonard Bull
Allan Duncan
George Jaeger
Garry Evenson
Harold Nelson
Ronnie Rands
Allan Lewis
Wayne Moore
Don Meadows
Murray Lewis
G. Lewis
Tony Draper Killed In Accident Here
Anthony Draper a former MacGregor Collegiate teacher from St. James Manitoba was killed in a three car crash on the Trans Canada Highway three miles west of MacGregor Saturday at about 7 15 p m Gary Johnson of the Austin district drove a west bound car that struck another west bound car then hit Draper s east bound car Brian Bowden of Winnipeg who was with Draper was slightly hurt Johnson was also slightly injured The third car driver was not injured Both cars suffered extensive damage
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Anthony
Tony) Draper
St. James, Man
MacGregor Collegiate
MacGregor
Gary Johnson
Austin
Draper
Brian Bowden
Winnipeg
Johnson
Sportsman's Dinner Set for November 18 in MacGregor
MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association announces its annual sportsmen's dinner at the MacGregor Memorial Hall on Friday November 18. Guest speaker John Keirstead public relations director of the Pan American Games Society will discuss the next summer games. Tickets available soon at the store.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
MacGregor Memorial Hall
John Keirstead
The
Hockey Association
MacGregor and di Minor Hockey Association
Pan Amer
McGregor Heads Local Minor Hockey Association
A. G. McGregor was elected president of the MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association at its recent annual meeting held at the MacGregor Collegiate. Past president Denver Collins, secretary Hazel Boaz, treasurer Bert Nichol, and directors Ruth Scora Ed Chant and Barrie Barber were named. The financial report praised a successful season and noted rink improvements such as painted dressing rooms and new lockers. A Grey Cup pool will be conducted again this year with tickets to be sold soon.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
MacGregor Collegiate
Denver Collins
A. G. McGregor
Hazel Boaz
Bert Nichol
Ruth Scora
Ed Chant
Barrie Barber
Town Happenings and Local Updates Across North Norfolk
Weather sees light snow and clear spells as waterworks extend south of town from George Lloyds. Football season ends soon with Regina leading and BC last, Stamps and Esks vying for playoff spots. MacGregor Minor Hockey holds Sportsmen’s Dinner on Fri Nov 18 with John Keirstead as speaker. Nor th Norfolk booklet articles to print. Welcome arrivals Hodgins and Evelyn to William Orchard’s former home.Austin BA Service and Restaurant gets new owner Larry MacDonald. Deer season opens Monday Nov 14. prepare for hunting season.
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Regina
Bombers
Stamps
Elks
B.C
Esks
Retarded Association Hears Special Speakers at Meeting
The MacGregor and North Norfolk Retarded Children's Association held its October 21 meeting in Austin at Sprucedale School. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Marrin of Winnipeg and Mr. and Mrs. Gunn of Portage la Prairie spoke on after school options for retarded children.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Retarded Children’s Association
Austin
Sprucedale
Marrin
Winnipeg
J. H. Gunn
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Association
Gunn
England
Portage
Portage Association
D. Bostock
Tea And Fancy Fair Sets For November 10
The MacGregor U C W will host a tea and Fancy Fair on Thursday November 10 at 3 o clock in the Church Hall. Donations of aprons pillow cases children's wear socks mitts luncheon cloths and similar items are gratefully welcomed.
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MacGregor U.C.W
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Public Works Department
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