George Early Family Honored Farewell Gathering
A farewell event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Early in Pratt on Sunday August 31 honoring Mr and Mrs George Early Brian and Marilyn as they leave for their future home in Thompson Manitoba. Attending were friends and relatives including Mr and Mrs Alex McCranie of Portage Mrs M North of MacGregor Mr and Mrs Joe Birch Mr and Mrs Allan Early Cyril Birch among others.
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Wayne Early
Pratt
George Early
Brian
Marilyn
Thompson
Man
Alex McCreanie
Portage
M. North
MacGregor
Joe Birch
Allan Early
Cyril Birch
Bicycle Caravan Passes MacGregor
Seventy young ladies cycled past MacGregor on their 1700 mile journey to Expo 70 in Osaka. They paused at the MacGregor Esso at noon after departing Portage la Prairie at 9 am, escorted by RCMP. The group travels in four buses with 20 staff, left Montreal June 17, and plan to reach Vancouver by late November before boarding a ship to Japan. Ages range 18 to 35, average 24. most are working and some university students.
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MacGregor
Expo
Japan
Montreal
Vancouver
Esso
Osaka
MacGregor Esso
Portage la Prairie
RCMP
Community Feeder Enterprise Launched
Farmers from Gladstone to Oakville organized Assiniboine Feeders Ltd to create a 2000 head cattle feeder operation. The venture aims to market 300000 bushels of grain annually and expand into broader agricultural activities with support from the Central Plains Regional Development Corporation.
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Assiniboine Feeders Ltd
Gladstone
Oakville
Bert Nichol
Nichol
Central Plains Regional Development Corporation
Art Dames
Clarence Riach
Bryan Hay Tours Quebec With Manitoba Youth Exchange
Bryan Hay returned from a Young Voyageur trip to Ottawa Montreal and Quebec City as part of the Manitoba Centennial Corporation program for Grade 11. The 26 participants plus 2 escorts traveled by CNR visiting Parliament Buildings the National Gallery and the Prime Minister's residence before staying in Rivière-du-Loup with a host family and meeting Hon. Louis St Laurent. They later visited Man and His World, sharing impressions of Canada with peers from across Manitoba.
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Bryan Hay
Quebec
Manitoba Centennial Corporation
CNR
Ottawa
National Gallery and Art Centre
Montreal
Quebec City
Riviere du Loup
Bryan
Manitoba
Harvest Operation Now Underway in North Norfolk
Harvest work is in progress across North Norfolk as hot dry weather accelerates swathing. Rye yields vary from 15 to 40 bushels per acre with grading mainly No 2 and 3. Barley oats and wheat swathing continues and overall yields are expected strong though some fields flooded by recent rains.
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North Norfolk
Katrime-Beaver
Town Happenings in a Comeback Year
The town greets a new term as school doors reopen and buses run. Changes include Cyril Palmer’s west end home remodel, a nearing car wash opening, and street completions while Mrs. Cobbe relocates to Portage and Rollie Grove moves into her house. Jim Turner recalls a 1934 cattle sale of eight steers for 134.54, sparking wondering how much they’d fetch now. Baseball ends with major league season wrap and World Series in early October amid league reorganization.
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Cyril Palmer
Jim Turner
Jim
Muirhead Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding in Portage
Mr and Mrs D A Muirhead of 262 5th Ave N E Portage la Prairie Man were honored on their Golden Wedding anniversary on July 21 A family dinner at Jimmy s Restaurant marked the first time in 24 years all relatives gathered Ed Muirhead gave the toast Attendants included the Muirhead families from Edmonton Cumberland Saskatoon Winnipeg and MacGregor Messages of congratulations came from Prime Minister Trudeau Governor General Michener Lt Gov Bowles Mayor Juba and several political leaders Flowers cards and gifts added to the well wished celebration
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D. A. Muirhead
5Th Ave. N.E
Portage la Prairie
Man
Jimmy
Portage
Ed Muirhead
Edmonton
Alta
Charlotte (Muirhead
Robert Stanfield
R. W. Bend
Edward Schreyer
Manitoba
Mrs. Muirhead
A Tribute to Douglas Campbell and family in Manitoba politics
A tribute highlighting Douglas Campbell’s 47 years in Manitoba politics, his roles as MLA, minister, premier, and his influence on rural electrification and power reform. It honors his wife Gladys Campbell for her support, notes their 100th anniversary, their seven children and 24 grandchildren, and the Campbell clan’s lasting community impact.
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Agriculture
Manitoba Power Commission
Manitoba
Douglas Campbell
Campbell
Gladys Crampton
High Bluff
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George
Charles Oliver
Messrs
Oliver
Vince Munro
Ron Tidsbury
Stewart Hinds
Maurice Smith
Les Blight
Barrie Braden
Louis St. Laurent
R. W. Cobbe
Rollie Grove
Cobbe
Mn Rege
Mrs
D.A. Muirhead
The
Campbells
Gildas L. Molgat
Canada
Lakeside
North
Inco
Doug Campbell
Free Island
Premier Campbell
Broadway
Mrs. Campbell
Winnipeg
M.L.A
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