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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1965
Page
7
Manitoba Budget debate heard J. P Emerson outline financial strain as Tanchak criticized government tax shift from property owners to all residents. He cited last year's new taxes and argued the burden grew on ordinary Manitobans during the budget discussion.
The Association of Retarded Children North Norfolk and MacGregor district branch will hold a meeting April 22 at 8.36 p.m. in the Austin Community Hall with Dr. Atchinson of Manitoba Training School attending. lunch served. W I regular meeting also April 22 at 2.30 p.m. Memorial Hall hosts Home Economic 4H achievement May 13. Budget notes discuss school taxes, grants, and Roblin’s folly.
Manitoba MLAs back changes to divorce rules in a 43-9 free vote. MP Mrs Morrison of Pembina argued Canadian divorce terms are too rigid and promote sham relationships, urging broader grounds while rejecting US style frivolity. The amended resolution aligns with British court grounds, contrasting the original motion by NDP Inkster proposing adultery desertion and cruelty among grounds.
Attorney General McLean urged Manitoba Legislature to form a committee to study free legal aid for indigents. The plan would assess extending government support through the Law Society of Manitoba, including minor crimes and civil actions, and consider lessons from Ontario and other jurisdictions. Debate was adjourned.
Details of a proposed cooling off bill reach Manitoba lawmakers. It would grant buyers two days to cancel written purchase agreements with a refund of any money paid. The bill excludes manufacturer wholesaler deals and in store vending machine or bottle cooler sales. It also addresses double jeopardy in repossession cases and excess sale proceeds to the buyer.
Charles Welsh of Carnduff Saskatchewan visited with Mr and Mrs Maurice Smith and Dennis. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Street welcome a son born on April 13.
The community notes a birth for Henry and Bueckert family, a girl named Myrna Joyce, born April 10 at MacGregor hospital weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces with a sister for Jennifer. Get well wishes go to Myrna Frank after a tonsillectomy at Portage hospital.
Manitoba legislation introduced to reallocate municipal boundaries stays unresolved this session as the bill awaits committee review. Minister Robert Smellie notes it draws on Fisher and Michener commissions, promises public input, and stresses it is not tied to electoral districts. The Michener recommendation favors enlarging municipalities to improve efficiency.
A rural Manitoba shortage of dentists will be the focus of an upcoming conference between municipal representatives and dental spokesmen. Health Minister C. H. Witney said the city of Manitoba's school of dentistry will advise on attracting dentists to rural areas. The issue was raised after Nelson Shoemaker of L-Gladstone complained Neepawa area has one dentist for about 20,000 people.
The piece notes potato prices have risen above recent seasons due to shortages in Canada and the northern United States. It suggests substitutes such as squash, parsnips, turnips, rice, macaroni, and noodles for balanced nutrition, highlighting costs and caloric content. It also advises ample fruits and vegetables when serving meals without potatoes and references Chinese meals as a balanced option.
Mr and Mrs S E Knox and four Knox children Sharon Jimmy and Earl visited Winnipeg on Sunday. Harvey Nelson stayed a few days with Mr and Mrs Don Hotel. Sam Williams and his sister Louella visited Winnipeg on Friday. Joe Livingstone of Wapella Sask spent the weekend with relatives. Wishing well to Jake Brown who was injured in an accident at Minnedosa last Monday.
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