Manitoba cattlemen push for market oriented reforms
Senators hear cattlemen from Manitoba urge tighter controls on Australian and New Zealand beef imports and a fairer tariff with the United States. At Portage la Prairie's Legion Hall, 140 attendees heard four briefs urging producers to govern their own marketing, criticizing marketing boards and government subsidies while stressing the sector's move toward market driven returns.
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Australia
New Zealand
United States
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Canadian Legion Hall
Fires Reported in MacGregor Area Firecrews Contain Two Blazes Near Austin
MacGregor fire department tackled two fires last week, one southwest of Austin and another at Bill Roberts. Both were subdued with no serious damage. A grass fire near Austin spread to brush but was extinguished in under an hour. A garbage fire at Bills Roberts residence spread to the lawn but was quickly halted. Fire chief Ron Borton noted three fires were set and overseen in the MacGregor area due to hazard concerns.
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MacGregor council approves mill rate increases for 1977
Village of MacGregor hikes both residential and commercial mill rates citing higher pavement costs hospital deficits and fire protection charges. Residential up 7.9 mills commercial up 87 mills with 1977 rates 104.2 and 135.3 respectively. Municipal taxes rise 43 mills and education taxes up 3.6 and 44 mills. Council endorses crosswalk signs no parking signs and two pedestrian crossings at Fox Talbot and Saunders. A 1951 fire engine to be sold to North Norfolk RM for 1000 for use in Rossendale area.
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Portage la Prairie
Pine Creek
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Saunders Street
North Norfolk
Rossendale
Hall take over worries MacGregor Chamber on village council
MacGregor and district Chamber of Commerce officials told the village council they fear a Legion takeover of Memorial Hall. They questioned liquor service, long term control, and impacts on the community while noting the Legion would seek financing through ownership and a buy-back option for the hall. The council and delegation hoped Legion ownership would benefit the whole community.
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Wayne Moore's horses shine at Brandon Fair shows
Wayne Moore of MacGregor placed in the top four in all events at Brandon Fair two weeks ago. His entries won four firsts including best purebred mare light draft team a four horse team and a six horse Clydesdale team. Moore’s mother ars W. J. Moore and sister Dena Anderson finished third and fourth driving a heavy horse team. Stacey Anderson Moore’s nephew took third in pony driving. Moore plans 10 to 15 fairs this summer and aims for the Royal in Toronto this fall with promising colts born in May and then April 8
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Wayne Moore
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Stacey Anderson
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Toronto
North Norfolk joins tourism bureau index plan
North Norfolk rural council approves a $60 membership to the Central Plains tourism bureau to place the town on a tourist index. The index will guide visitors at information booths across the province, with details on the Austin Agricultural Museum Jackson's Lake and local fishing and camping sites.
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Repair bill climbs for Turner tractor engine damage
North Norfolk rural council heard at an April 11 special meeting that the Turner tractor may need a new motor after a repair bill was found to be higher than expected. Initial plans for camshaft bearings and other work proved insufficient as crankshaft bearings were ruined, increasing costs.
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North Norfolk Rural Council
Committee unlikely to recommend beef marketing board now
Senator Hazen Argue leading a western Ontario hearing said the Senate agriculture committee will not likely back a national beef marketing board with production quotas and supply management. He urged centralized stabilization and study of marketing boards amid calls for coordinated, clearer beef information and offshore import controls.
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Canada
Mayer
Angus Midaiemiss
Hazen
Saskatchewan
Legion Hall
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Gil Molgat
Herve Michaud
New Brunswick
Margret Norrie
Nova Scotia
Ontario
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U.S
Rural council halts use of new road surfacing plan
The Rural Council of Orth Norfolk, at the April 4 meeting, scrapped plans to test a new road surfacing substance. Rick Locke, secretary treasurer, spoke with a Mountainview County Alberta representative who stressed clay is needed. the cost to start fresh could reach about 29000 dollars per mile. Reeve Duncan concluded the discussion by suggesting the idea be tabled for now.
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