Consumers Co op meeting selects Omega Funeral Service name
The 1972 audited statement shows net savings rose to 185 600 from 18 900 in 1971 due to multiple factors. Sales surged across all departments and branches with totals for 1972 and 1971 shown, including building and farm supply 1 347 600 vs 984 500 and MacGregor Austin 610 700 vs 536 900. Operating income for 1972 reached 246 700, portaging gains in shopping centre and branch operations, while staff costs rose to 435 500. The year ended with sales 46 698 826 since 1928 and 7 900 members. four board members were re elected for two year terms. A 3 percent food etc and 5 percent petroleum undivided earnings allocations were approved, with 29 000 to reserve and plans for cash repayments later. Federated Co operative Limited director Ed Klassen urged continued growth in western economies.
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Omega
Oakville
MacGregor-Austin
Portage Co-op
MacGregor
Austin
Portage la Prairie
Winnipeg outlines fringe control plan for growth zone
A Winnipeg planning department discussion proposes tighter fringe controls for a five mile wide ring around the city. The plan, distributed to ten rural municipalities and thirteen communities, warns that without controls the city faces high costs to accommodate ongoing urban sprawl.
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City of
Winnipeg
Planning Department
Ellwood Heads Central Plains Expansion Efforts
Central Plains outlines growth plans across the region with projects in Amaranth and Cypress River. A $30,000 provincial grant supports viability while pursuing new income streams and stronger provincial municipal collaboration. Leaders highlight vegetable and meat processing, dairy upgrades, garment trade, portage expansion, and rural development initiatives to improve regional life.
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Amaranth
Manitoba House
Central Plains
Cypress River
Arthur
Glenella
Plumas
St. Francois
Holland
Elie
Glen Ellwood
Ron Roteliuk
Mr. Roteliuk
Portage
MacGregor
Sam ‘Askin
Manitoba Contract Crops Look Strong This Year
Manitoba farmers face bright prospects for special crops with new guaranteed contract prices. Agronomist John Rogalsky notes current Canada No 1 yellow mustard at 7 cents per pound tops last year’s levels, and buckwheat, field peas, lentils and sunflowers show improved returns. Brown and oriental mustards remain in limited use but expect similar per acre returns, while demand from companies keeps contracts available.
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Manitoba
John Rogalsky
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Mr. Rogalsky
Canada
Rogalsky
Prairie Cattle Rustling Reported on Increase
Rising beef prices are linked to more cattle rustling on the Prairies. Officials note identification of animals is difficult as rustlers move quickly from pasture to truck to abattoir. Calls for better IDs and enforcement, with mixed views on scale and remedies.
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Esmond Jarvis
Commons Agriculture Committee
F. E. Payne
Payne
Standley Korchinski
Bill Knight
NDP
Assiniboia
Knight
Saskatchewan
Mr. Knight
Korchinski
RCMP
Yorchinski
Jarvis
Counselling Program Sought For Unstable Marriages
Manitoba legislator Joe Borowski urged a state funded counselling program to stabilize marriages as 27 percent of legal aid funds go to divorce cases. He accused the government of a divorce on demand policy while federal jurisdiction limits action.
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Joe Borowski
Thompson
Manitoba
Borowski
Attorney-General’s Department
Theublic
A. H. Mackling
Increased Training For Reserve Forces Budget Boost
Defence Minister James Richardson announced in the Commons that a larger defence budget will fund more training for armed forces reserves and expand the student employment program. The policy response came after MP Jack Ellis questioned the future of reserve forces, with Richardson stating benefits for both reserves and student jobs.
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Armed Forces
National Defence Department
Defence
James Richardson
Richardson
Jack Ellis
Hastings
George Hees
Prince Edward Hastings
Manitoba Court of Appeal Reverses Manslaughter Sentence
The Manitoba Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling last week and convicted Robert William Flett of Winnipeg, sentencing him to four years in prison for manslaughter.
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Manitoba Court of Appeal
Robert William Flett
Winnipeg
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Terry Simpson
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Austin, Magregor and
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Ellwood Heads
Toronto
Montreal
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Saskatchewan Land Bank
Manitoba Saskatchewan Marketing Board
Ron Telford
Dorothy Thompson
Wes Thompson
Bonnie Telford
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Consumers’ Bureau
School Tax Credit Office
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