Rail abandonment near Brandon opposed by Manitoba government
A Canada Trains Council study proposing abandonment of 270 of 880 miles around Brandon to save over 8 million in grain collection faced opposition from Manitoba officials. The area north of Brandon, from Portage la Prairie to Saskatchewan, supported 120 grain elevators serving 5,650 producers delivering 284 million bushels in 1972. The report found nine systems insufficient to cover life costs, with consolidation lowering total system costs but raising producer and municipal costs while speeding reductions in railway expenses.
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Sumonton
Brandon
Manitoba
Canada Trains Council
Portage la Prairie
Saskatchewan
Portage
CP Rail
Minnedosa
Lakehead
RAIL
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Central Aid discusses care home outreach and grants
The Central Aid meeting at the hospital with 10 members heard Mrs. Nichol report monthly activities. A Tartan Days cancer film drew fair attendance, the pantry shower raised 333 dollars in donations plus 94.50 bake table and 69.33 tea table receipts, Currie Ladies 50 dollars. A general meeting covered home care with Mr. Klassen from Portage La Prairie in attendance and Miss Barbara Poulton spoke on area home care. the bursary fund totals 847.50 dollars and applications are invited.
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Central Aid
Ward 8 elects Tunski councillor in North Norfolk race
In North Norfolk last Wednesday Tunski led Ward 3 where 58 percent turnout produced a three year council term for Tunski. He defeated Letkeman 95 to 88 with further polls showing Bagot Hall 30 for Tunski and x for Letkeman and Rossendale Hall 65 to 41.
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Tom
Letkeman
North Norfolk
Bill Pilkington
Tunski
Bagot Hall
Letneman
Rossendale Hall
Letieman
Jim Duncan
Bill Siemen
Nelson, Hulme
Bill Morris
Francis North
Harold Manns
Crafts Galore Reopens In New Location On Front Street
Crafts Galore will reopen in its new location next to Austin Electric on Austin's Front Street on Friday November 1 at 10 am. November and December hours are 10 am to 6 pm with a grand reopening planned for Saturday November 16. A $2 yearly membership is required for consignors. extra preview hours are given on October 30 and 31. For more information contact Mrs. Arlie Anderson or Mrs. Phyllis Smith or Mrs. Judy Jones.
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Crafts Galore
Austin Electric
Austin
Front Street
Arlie Anderson
Phyllis Smith
Judy Jones
Tartan Days 1974 Remembered In MacGregor Festivities
The two day Tartan Days festival in MacGregor sponsored by the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce featured bright weather, a vibrant parade, community booths, a Lions fair, bake sales, produce displays, and a Shriners Pipe Band finale. Mayor Glenn Lye led in kilts as residents celebrated with coffee, crafts, and a card of events. Winners of Mr. and Mrs. Tartan were Lavina Lamb, Donna Barber, Glen Lye, and Murray Lamb, with plans for next year’s celebration.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Lye
United Fellowship
Lions
Anglican Church
Womens’ Institute
Community ‘Club
Legion Rooms
Carberry
MacGregor
C.g.lt
Memorial Hall
Ladies Curling Club
Shriners
Intpeg
Hampton Street
R.C.M.P
North Railway Street
Wee Davy
Chamber of Commerce
MacGregor awaits new school completion in November
Pine Creek division reports the new MacGregor elementary school addition remains to be completed while Gladstone and Austin additions are already in use. The 1974-75 division board meets November 6 with incumbents elected. speed-sign requests for Rossendale roads are under study and tenders for the old Austin school closed October 15. A new reporting system for K-3 may replace report cards with parent teacher interviews. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation bonspiel crests MacGregor with 24 rinks from multiple towns competing Friday to Sunday.
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MacGregor Elementary
Pine Creek
Gladstone
Austin
MacGregor School
Pine Creek Division Board of Trustees
Archie Lach
Plumas Rural
John Uhrin
Austin Rural
Jim Dickson
Rossendale
Murray Burch
MacGregor
Gladstone Rural
Provincial Traffic Board
J. Dickson
A. Christofferson
H. Rempel
A. Johnson
Manitoba
Manitoba Wildlife Federation
Brandon
Selkirk
Morden
Dauphin
la Riviere
Elmwood
Portage la Prairie
Rapid City
Roland
Dept. of Fisheries
Labatts
Winnipeg
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Central Aid Talks Care Home
Plumas School
Plumas
Sissons
Garfield
Frank Sissons
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