Central Plains Expands Role in Manitoba Development
Manitoba regional development efforts grow with new facilities and programs. Deputy minister Leonard Remis outlined stay option against outmigration while praising progress in Central Plains projects and tourism revamp. Directors noted the range of works, from Whitemud Watershed to veterinary clinics, and discussed expanding regional boundaries by formal application.
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Manitoba
Central Plains Development Corporation
Leonard Remis
Industry and Commerce
Remis
Gladstone
Leonard Evans
Anv
Ron Roteliuk
Development Corporation
Roteliuk
Central Plains Organization
Tourist ‘Trust
Portage PCs Elect Stasiuk as President for 1972
Dr J N Stasiuk of Portage was returned for a second term as president of the Portage Progressive Conservative Federal Association at the annual meeting in Community Hall at St Francois Xavier. The meeting named officers, associates, and at large members for the 1972 74 term, with power for the executive to add members during the term.
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J.N. Stasiuk
Portage
Portage Progressive Conservative Federal Association
St. Francois Xavier
Stasiuk
Paul Klassen
S. J. Enns
Assiniboia
G. C. Fairfield
Harvey Carmichael
W. A. Linden
Bernice Tashiro
Ada’ Muir
Gil Gallagher
William
Elizabeth) Hamilton
Robert Grant
Toulon
Gerald Marginet
Atarge
J. A. Jessiman
Bruce Miller
Orville Wagner
William Kowalski
Wiliam Hamilton
Gerard Marginet
E. “Bud” Sawyer
Rural Council Sets Meeting Date and Austin Sewer Tender
The Rural Municipality of North Norfolk Council will hold its electors meeting on November 8 at 8 p.m. The Austin sewer contract should be ready for tender by November 16. Regular council held Oct. 23 with all members present. A gravel purchase plan is discussed with a committee to investigate costs. Water service cancellations in Austin are noted with credits and a new utility foreman salary set. Office extension plans funded by municipal loans and reserves are examined. Watershed meetings are scheduled for October 25 and 26 at MacGregor.
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North Norfolk
Austin
Reeve Duncan
Roy Storie
Harold Manns
Francis North
Harry Rands
Reg MacFarlane
Utlity
Weed District
Dept. of Agriculture
General Reserve
MacGregor
Museum
Museum Board
Airport Commission
Jean Lowe Heads Austin Lady Curlers
Jean Lowe presided at the Austin ladies curling club annual meeting held at a private residence, outlining committee duties and upcoming events for the season.
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Jean Lowe
Austin Lady Curlers
200 Club Winner Harold Leckie of MacGregor
Harold Leckie of MacGregor was last week's MacGregor and District 200 Club winner. Randy Kowalcnuk announced the news at the meeting. The Austin Ladies Curling Club elected their officers led by President Jean Lowe and Vice President Mildred McMillan.
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Harold Leckie
MacGregor
MacGregor and District
Randy Kowalcnuk
Austin Ladies’ Curling ‘Club
Jean Lowe
Mildred McMillan
Jean Gilmour
Loreen Amann
Bea Corneillie
Jean Uhrin
Lyla Beresford
Mabel Moore
M.L.C.A
L. Amann
Dr Johns Replies To Union Committee
The union committee received a prompt reply from Dr Johns who recalls talks and the MacGregor Beaver circuit as the first Manitoba union though not the first in Canada. He recounts his Canada service, church moves, and efforts to form local unions and missions across Manitoba and beyond, noting declines in Welsh congregations and later roles in Winnipeg Seattle and beyond. A 60th anniversary gospel service for MacGregor United Church is announced with multiple ministers, a Sunday program featuring a choir and a performance of Joseph and his Technicolor Overcoat.
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Dr. Johns
MacGregor-Beaver Circuit
Manitoba
Canada
United Church
Melville, Sask
Bangor
Sask
Winnipeg
MacGregor
Roblin
Morris
Presbyterian Assembly
Methodist Conference
John
Zion Church
Moose Jaw
Zion
New York
Minneapolis
Seattle
MacGregor and
Beaver
Wellington
Bagot
Elsmith
Winter Session Possible in Manitoba Legislature
Premier Ed Schreyer floated a short winter session to clear the decks for next spring’s regular session. He will decide after talks with Conservative leader Sidney Spivak and Liberal leader Issy Asper.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Sidney Spivak
Issy Asper
Jet Tickets For Senior Citizens In MacGregor Area
The MacGregor Recreation Association offers 12 free Winnipeg Jets game tickets for Friday November 30. Dept. of Tourism Recreation and Cultural Affairs funds them for senior citizens of MacGregor. Interested individuals should contact Pete McGregor by November 2. Transportation to and from the game will be provided.
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MacGregor Recreation Association
Winnipeg Jets
Dept. of Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
MacGregor
Pete McGregor
Town Happenings Brighten Local Weekend Gatherings
Friday and Saturday damp give way to fall warmth Sunday and Monday in town. Amid church events and a October 6 wedding at Gladstone United Church Annex, Ray Hammel of Winnipeg and bride received bids of good wishes and gifts. Community notes mention hockey club meetings curling plans, and congratulations to Andy Stone on his 75th birthday and to the MacGregor Collegiate Mustangs for winning the league final against Stonewall.
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Gladstone United Church
Ray Hammel
Winnipeg
Lil Brooks
Bill Johnston Jr
Ernie Wickstead
Eva Gillespie
Harry Reid
Ray
Vie Fehr
Robert Gillespie
Andy ‘Stone
MacGregor Collegiate ‘Mustangs
Stonewall
MacGregor Chamber Sets Friday Annual Meeting in Legion Room
The MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on Friday Nov 2 in the Legion Room at p.m. A date change note. The nominating committee will present a slate of officers. The Santa Claus parade and other business will be discussed.
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MacGregor and District Chamber of Commerce
Legion Room
At &P.m
Agricultural Society District Conference Set for MacGregor
An Agricultural Society District Conference will be held in MacGregor on Tuesday, November 6, gathering societies from the region. Secretaries will present district reports for head office records. Topics include society problems and regional representation by Peter Herner and a Home Economist to meet with lady directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacGregor
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
Peter Herner
Community Affairs Specialist Named by Manitoba Dept
Bob Rempel has been appointed community affairs specialist in the Manitoba department of agriculture central region by Agriculture Minister Sam Askiw. He will be based in Portage la Prairie, holding a BA from the University of Manitoba and pursuing a master's in political science. Previously a Carillon News photographer reporter in Steinbach, he worked in regional analysis for Industry and Commerce and as a rural development counsellor in Seauseyour with Manitou.
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Bob Rempel
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Central Region
Sam Askiw
Rempel
Portage la Prairie
Mr. Rempel
University of Manitoba
Carillon News
Steinbach
Department of Industryand Commerce
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Central Plains
Whitemud
Ted Dupley
Department of Industry and Commerce
Glen Arnott
Damascus
Stor
Portage Pcs
J. N.stastuk
Rural Council
Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church
Wahsington
St Johns By the Sea
The
Temple Lodge
Gothic Lodge
Chamber of Commerce
Sheila Ferris
Darlene Leckie
al Bollman
Cal Henry
Ellis Bird
Lindsay Shaw
Don Giercke
Agricultural Conference
Manitou Department of Agriculture
Bobrempel
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