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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1975
Page
3
Mrs J M Baskier urges faith and courage through adversity, while the Bagot community discusses Easter, metric change, hospital news, and social events. Reports include Bar U.C.W. meeting plans for April 29, Easter visits, school trips to Quebec, and local weather, with sympathy and congratulations where noted.
Clifford Thomas and Wayne Acoby pleaded guilty to willful damage and disorderly conduct. Thomas received three months gaol for willful damage and a 50 fine or 10 days for disorderly conduct. Acoby got 12 months at Headingley for willful damage and a 50 fine or 10 days for disorderly conduct, with the judge calling him dangerous.
The Pine Greek School Division outlines kindergarten registration for Langruth, Plumas, Gladstone, Austin, MacGregor, and Rossendale during April 14 to 18 1975. The Public Health Nurse will attend at Austin, MacGregor, Plumas, and Gladstone on specified days, and children five by December 31 1975 with proof of age are eligible. In large classes, September 1975 may see enrollment limits for registered kindergarten students.
April marked Cancer Month with campaigns across Canada led by the Canadian Cancer Society. In Portage la Prairie and rural Portage districts, divisions of United Way raise funds and awareness. Co chairs for 1975 include W H Bradley and Mrs Verla Bird, with local organizers across Bagot Starbuck Elie and Portage areas. Executive includes Morris Boychuk as president and Lois Vust as vice president. Funds support research patient services and education, including dressings transport and medical checkups to detect cancer early and improve outcomes. Education committees emphasize early warning signals and regular checkups.
Manitoba farmers face tighter forage stocks and may extend feeding by using straw in place of hay. Milne recommends straw with grain, vitamins, and minerals. seven pounds of grain per head daily for standing cows, plus a 32 percent protein supplement. Brood cows can use straw with beef pellets. Yearling calves get a 50 50 straw and grain mix with beef protein. Consult regional livestock specialists for advice.
Manitoba Hydro officials announced an 18 to 20 percent rate hike effective April 15 for both residential and industrial customers. The change will boost Winnipeg average bills by about 1.92 dollars monthly, with smaller increases in Brandon Portage la Prairie Selkirk Dauphin Thompson and Flin Flon and about 2.43 dollars in rural areas. The rise will add roughly 18 million dollars in revenue for 1975 76, the utility's third such increase since 1968. Customers will receive details with their next electricity bill based on old rates.
Lary Jocelyn runs ten hotels and promotes beverage rooms with decor changes, music, and entertainment. He credits liberal liquor laws and mature drinkers for industry progress while stressing licensee responsibility under the Liquor Control Act and inviting readers to request the official booklet from the Liquor Control Commission in Winnipeg.
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