Manitoba Conservatives Gauge Path To Premier Post
Manitoba Conservative figures led by Mr. Lyon and Mr. Spivak criticize NDP policies and Schreyer governance. They condemn land lease plans, Autopac, Hydro rate rises, social programs, and public employment. They promise a united front, focus on rural wins, and aim to beat the NDP in December while stressing private ownership and agricultural-led development.
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NDP
Manitoba Hydro
Autopac
Lyon
Spivak
Schreyer
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Mr. Spivak
Stolen Half-Ton Truck Recovered Nearby
RCMP reported a single overnight incident in Portage. A 1967 half ton truck owned by John Tomehuk of 138 7th Street NW was stolen overnight Tuesday and recovered Wednesday morning about 200 yards from Manitoba Hydro on Saskatchewan Avenue East.
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Portage City
Cleaning fabric shoes and home dye tips from old guide
Cleaning fabric shoes uses suds and newspaper scuffing to protect soles, then brushing and sponge removal of foam followed by stuffing with newsprint to dry. Salt aids dye setting in textiles, with caveats about regional dye fastness and care in hanging pictures for balance and visual appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Grafftey Urges Alberta Leadership To Halt National Drift
Grafftey criticizes Trudeau era policies calling for a government that partners with grassroots to restore direction for Canada. He cites rising deficits and reduced economic freedom, accuses Liberals of socialism with the NDP, supports selective social measures, and notes his Quebec seat and Knowlton residence. Portage MP Masniuk misses event due to Israel trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Grafftey
Trudeau
Quebec
Liberals
NDP
Knowlton
Que
Bourassa
Portage
Peter Masniuk
Srafftey
Masniuk
Israel
Local Church Notices for Sept 21 Services
Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor hosts Sunday School at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m MacGregor and Rossendale United Church Pastoral Charge offers combined services at 9 a m and 10 30 a m with Rev Hutchinson MacGregor Austin United Church led by Miss E Mellafont has Sunday School and morning service at 10 a m Sidney United Church holds a morning service at 11 30 Anglican Church of Canada St Pauls Morning service at 11 30 with Rev Marjorie Kennon Christ Church Austin Afternoon 1 30 and Evening Service Pentecostal Assemblies Rev A J Hall and D E Fehr Bethel Church No service Friday Sept 25 8 p m Young people with Rev Dave Romieniewski of Winnipeg Calvary Tabernacle Sidney Sept 21 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Worship 7 30 p m Evening service Rev R H O Neill and Barry with guitar All welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East-End
MacGregor
Rossendale United Church
Rossendale
Hutchinson
E. Lamb
Giles
Austin United Church
E. Mellafont
Sidney United Church
Anglican ‘Church OF Canada
St. Paul’s Church
Marjorie Kennon
Christ Church
Austin
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
D.E. Fehr
Scots Dance Society Secretary Teases Tape Gaffe
A playful exchange targets a Scots Dance Society secretary this week about a kitchen scene and silly missteps. The caller jokes about splicing a tape recorder and mocks a readers digest joke amid chatter about footwear and proper attire.
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Scottish Dance Society
Norm Hatlett
Abby
Fred
Layette Donation Report From St Pauls A C Meeting
St Pauls A C held its September gathering at Mrs D Davey's home with 16 members present. Mrs Simpkin led the devotional assisted by Mrs Roberts. Mrs Kitson read an article from the Canadian Churchman, Will the real owner of the church please rise. Layette articles were donated for social service work. Market Day Tea set for Sept 18 and a Christmas bazaar planned for November. Members to save used stamps with a half inch margin. October meeting to be at Mrs H Lye's home.
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St. Paul's A.C
D. Davey
First Settlers Bring Canada Settlement in 1604
The settlement of Canada began in 1604 when Samuel de Champlain and 79 settlers wintered on St. Croix Island in the Bay of Fundy, now known as Dochet Island.
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Canada
Samuel de Champlain
St. Croix Island
Dochets Island
Bay of Fundy
MacGregor Locals Visit With Several Guests
Recent visitors include Mrs W sparrow a McGregor guest, and Jean McDonald with a Winnipeg companion. Mrs Duncan joined to Portage for supper at Ernie Duncan's, while Bruce Simpson from West Vancouver visited with the Fotheringhams and plans another visit before returning home. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Tom Mabon of Portage. Mrs Richard Parsons and her mother Mrs Art Chant visited from Winnipeg and Moose Lake over the weekend.
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W. Sparrow
F.acGregor
Jean McDonald
Friend
Winnipeg
Duncan
Portage
Ernie Duncan
Bruce Simpson
West Vancouver
B.C
Lasteek
Grant Fotheringham
Will
Fotheringhams
Tom Mabon
Richard Parsons
Art Chant
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macgregor Herald
P.O
Vopni Press Ltd
Hampton Street East
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Canadian Community Newspapers Association ‘Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ian A. MacKenzie
Allen Macgregor
Ely
Hampton Street
ED Gyarki
John Rybak
Curtis District
Southport
Oakville Road
John Tunski
14Th Street
N.W
C. W. Sloik & Son
Portage A Prairie
Hiwa Ceramics
Lincoln Avenue
Portage la Prairie
Macgregor Locals
T.V. & Appliance
Son's T.V. & Appliances
Magregor Laundromat
Lakeview
Langruth
Viola Wild
Austin Credit Union
Megregor
Gladstone
P. B. Ewen
R. A. Burnelde
Mer
Wacgregor
K. K. Schroeder
Pine Creek School Division
Pine Creek
Fee
Glad
R. E. Ledoux
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