Backward Glance 1971 and New Year Wishes from Manitoba
A year end look at Manitoba events including the Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year message and regional updates. Highlights cover Don Anderson’s unitary division, the Glenboro and Cypress River communities, local fairs, sports leagues, new post offices, a missing child search near Spruce Woods, and hopes for 1972. G. M. Smith’s Red Cross honor, 60th Rebekah anniversary, and community openings mark the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Hills
Don Anderson
Treesbank
Holland
Glenboro
Nutrition Canada
Rebekah Lodge
G. M. Smith
Red Cross Society
Glen Haven Manor
Spruce Woods Park
Jimmy Rutley
Carberry
Epinette Creek
Cypress River
Hotland
Susan Mander
Winnipeg
Cp.r
Canada
Duncan Place
Duncan St
Hawkins Hustlers
Dan Moore
Santa Claus
Treherne
Postal Rate Changes Ottawa January 1972 First Class Up to 8 Cents
The domestic rate for first class letters and postcards rises to 8 cents on January 1 1972 marking the second stage of a two step increase approved by Parliament last summer. Rates scale with weight up to eight ounces and include changes for Canada and Canada Forces Post Offices with unchanged international rates.
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Ottawa
Canada
U.S
Canadian Forces
Weather Report From December 20 to 26
The report lists daily highs and lows with December 20 reaching 22, December 26 at 25 below zero and an average daytime high of 6, average low 10 below. Precipitation totals 2.3 inches of snow. The 25 below on December 26 marks the coldest since February 7, 1971. Last year on December 21, 1970, temperatures fell to 32 below zero.
Blue Form Not A Bill for Manitoba Autopac Cards
Manitoba motorists are not billed by the blue form mailed to them. The permanent card combines vehicle registration and Autopac insurance details as a 12 month fee structure. The form notes past payments and the upcoming transition to a full 12 month Autopac and registration period from March 1 1972 to February 28 1973.
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Manitoba
Christmas Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings
At home for Christmas with their parents Mr and Mrs Terry Johnson were Mr and Mrs Jack Lukin Linda and Allan of Gimli Mr and Mrs Jack Phelps Gary and Ron nie of Charleswood.
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Terry Johnson
Jack Lukin
Linda
Allan
Gimli
Jack Phelps
Gary
Ronnie
Charleswood
Premier's New Year's Message from Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer
Premier Ed Schreyer reflects on Manitoba’s first year of the second century, praising Manitobans for joint achievement and urging inclusive development. He notes technological and social challenges ahead and expresses hope for broad participation and cooperation in the new year. He wishes readers a happy holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
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Weather Report
Walter Drinkwater
Bob Longmire
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