Marquette LIP funding details eight projects across riding
Manitoba and neighboring constituencies receive Local Initiatives Program grants totaling 1.2 million to create 399 jobs. In Marquette eight projects include Rolling River Community Services 12000 five jobs Carberry Plains Centre 15750 five jobs Birdtail Creek Handicrafts 14272 seven jobs Rolling Dale 9000 two jobs Minnedosa Pro-Kin 8500 two jobs Prairie Crocus Library 5000 three jobs and more such as Minsota Drop-In Centre 8100 two jobs Erickson Nutrition program 15658 four jobs and Yellowhead Centre 10484 seven jobs. Portage riding lists Oak Bluff Centre 16000 five jobs Woodlands rehabilitation 9150 eight jobs Expanding Sunsets Portage la Prairie 17986 four jobs St Claude Curling 11957 five jobs St Eustache Curling 9000 two jobs Portage clean-up 8400 four jobs Inwood Club 18450 five jobs Elie 9000 four jobs. Lisgar projects include Gretna Skating Rink 10800 eight jobs Miami Station 14700 four jobs Historical Records for Morden Winkler 18087 three jobs Yellow Quill Farm 23100 six jobs Senior Drop-In Carman 12150 three jobs. MARQUETTE Page 8.
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Robert Andras
Manitoba
Portage
Lisgar
Marquette
Rolling River
Carberry Plains
Carberry
Birdtail Creek
Beulan
Rolling Dale Workshop
Cardale
Minnedosa
Prairie Crocus
Rivers
Minsota
Erickson
Yellowhead
Neepawa
Oak Bluff
Woodlands
Sunsets
Portage la Prairie
St. Claude
St. Eustache
Inwood
Elie
Gretna
Miami Station
Miami
Morden
Winkler
Swan Lake
Carman
Altamont
Manitoba Man Dies In Farm Spreader Accident
Hugh Quinton Grove of Elgin Manitoba died Sunday night on his farm one quarter mile north of Elgin. The Brandon RCMP report states his jacket caught in the power-take-off union of a manure spreader he operated. Grove was an employee of the Manitoba Telephone System.
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Hugh Quinton Grove
Elgin
Manitoba
Brandon
Brandon Rcmp
Mr. Grove
A. Grove
MacGregor
Grove
Manitoba Telephone System
Reach For The Top Teams Shine In Local Contest
Hazel Allen notes Tully Simpkin Pamela McGregor Allison Tarr and Lloyd Shortridge led Brandon Neelin High in a 175 to 150 win as Best of Luck advances to the second round. MacGregor Elementary taped music programs air on CBC Winnipeg starting November 17 at 2 18 PM for four consecutive weeks.
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Hazel Allen
Tully ‘Simpkin
Pamela McGregor
Allison’ Tarr
Lloyd Shortridge
Brandon
Neelin High
MacGregor Elementary School
CBC Winnipeg
Sidney couple marks diamond anniversary celebration
Wir and Mrs George Beswitherick were honored by family and friends on Sunday October 12 for their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr Beswitherick, son of pioneers Mr and Mrs William Beswitherick, traced to Carberry from Malancthon Ontario in 1890, arriving when George was two. The family lived in Carberry for several years before moving on.
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Wir
George Beswitherick
Beswitherick
William Beswitherick
Carberry
Malancthon
Ontario
George
Poissevain
Arizona
Sidney
Edith Cridland
Somerset
England
Canada
Portagela Airie
Captain Peacock
Salvation Army
Frank
Marion
Marjorie
Clifton Hawkins
Jack Stephenson
Austin
Sidney Page
Minor hockey and local council notes from Sidney area
The MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association held its annual meeting on October 15 with wide membership turnout. Elected officers included Keith Thompson president Lloyd Street vice president Anne Fitzpatrick secretary and Murray Burch treasurer. Ringette under Minor Hockey aims to form two age groups while many hockey registrations were reported and 15 coaches showed interest. In MacGregor related notes Wes MacGillivray topped the polls to keep his seat on Stonewall town council and talks continue on two RCMP officers for the area, with postal delays delaying a final decision. Sgt Gerry Kumitch retired as Carberry detachment head and started a new role with Carnation.
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MacGregor and Dnstrict Minor Hockey Association
Keith Thompson
Lloyd Street
Anne Fitzpatrick
Murray Burch
Ringette
Austin
MacGregor
Wes MacGillivray
Stonewall
Wes
Manitoba
Attorney-General’s Department
RCMP
Gerry Kumitch
Carberry
Woman dies in two vehicle collision near Sidney
Lillian Bain 66 of Winnipeg died after her vehicle collided head on with an eastbound semi east of Sidney on the Trans Canada highway Saturday afternoon. Her mother Margaret Bain was seriously injured but listed as fair at Brandon General Hospital. Carberry RCMP have not released damage estimates for the Bain car.
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Sidney
Brandon General Hopital
Lillian Bain
Winnipeg
Brandon
Margaret Bain
Bain
Carberry Rcmp
Alumni Triumph Over MacGregor Mustangs In Annual Bow
The Alumni defeated the MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs 52 to 46 in a lively annual game. Alumni players listed include Doug Mac Tavish, Bryce Frank, Brent Tari, Danny Larson, and Bernie Ritter among others. officials were Dennis Lamb and Morley Hartel. The event funds the school football program as cheerleaders raised about 15 dollars. The Mustangs end a season marked by spirit and participation with a hopeful outlook for the future.
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Ralph Sonassou
MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs
Mustangs
Mustang
Doug MacTavish
Bryce Frank
Brent Tari
Danny Larson
Kevin Beresford
Robin Allan
Brent Gilbert
Ken Green
Jack Wood
Bernie Ritter
Murray Pierrepont
Murray Frank
Gerald “Jed” ‘Barber
Ron Amann
Keith Nicholl
Garry Barber
Julian Hoyak
Ralph Jonasson
Dean Frank
Phillip Davey
Caa
Dennis Lamb
Morley Hartel
ACW Meeting at MacGregor House Hosts Organize Bazaar Plans
The October ACW meeting at MacGregor, with 14 members present, opened with devotions by Mrs. Simpkins and Mrs. Stone and included Rev. Leslie Taylor’s article. A $50 tennis club donation was acknowledged, knitwear sent to Easterville, and Christmas bazaar plans for November 20 were made. The November meeting will be at Mrs. H. Lye’s on November 12, hosted by M. Palmer and M. Purkess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor A.C.W
G. Lye
S. Simpkins
G. Stone
Leslie Taylor
Tennis Club
Easterville
H. Lye
M. Palmer
M. Purkess
Pantry shower supports MacGregor Hospital funds
Central Aid ladies hosted an October 1 pantry shower and tea for MacGregor Hospital. Donations totaled 384.70 for pantry, 96.50 for tea, 108.45 for bake table to bursary. Currie ladies gave 85 from raffle. Greer clock raised 182.25. October meeting Oct 21 had nine members. catering planned for Pool supper Nov 10 and an anniversary dinner. hospital needs listed and orders placed.
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We Ants
MacGregor Hospital
Central Aid
Currie
Greer
M. Burch
Hawks plan skate a thon at MacGregor Centre
The MacGregor Hockey Club hosts a skate a thon on Sunday November 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the MacGregor Community Centre to raise funds for the Intermediate Club’s $800 deficit. Pledges are publicly displayed on a chart, with a transistor radio prize for a prediction of the total. Closing pledges by 6 p.m. November 8.
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macGregor Hockey Club
MacGregor
Nacureger
MacGregor Coop
MacGregor Hawks
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Fred Clarke
Fred
Mark
Carnation
Gerry
Town Pages
ACW
Hawks
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