12 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
1
Assiniboine Feeders plans a new operation in North Norfolk signaling expansion for the meat processing and cattle feed sector. The project outlines employment opportunities and investment in regional infrastructure, with officials stating long term economic benefits for the local community.
At the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk meeting on August 3, council approved the SE% of 8-11-11W as the Assiniboine Feeders feedlot site pending approval by the Clean Environment Protection Branch. Neighbors raised dwelling proximity concerns while Bylaws moved on for a Community Centre capital cost and Lot sales.
The Chamber of Commerce regular meeting on Thursday August 5 discussed village streets and the impact of extending Ross street to Hampton at Victoria and north to the Trans Canada Highway. A plan to join the business district to the highway and hospital was proposed. The CPR station sale and purchase for conversion to an apartment block was approved for executive investigation. N Hutler reported on sign costs and financing. An executive meeting within a week and a special meeting on August 19 were set to finalize plans.
A wedding shower was held in the lower room of Austin United Church on Saturday July 24 for Diane Futros a bride elect for August 7. Beryl Christofferson led with the Wedding March as guests arrived. Diane received a corsage from Betty Unrau and was escorted to her seat. Several relatives received corsages and were seated by hostesses S Young P Herbert and C Hotel. Frances Young and Hazell Lowe performed a ditty to A Bicycle Built for Two while Violet Lewis read a toast. Lynn and Bertha Uhrin presented gifts. Diane thanked everyone and all sang Our Best to You before lunch ended the pleasant evening.
A Sunday gathering at the Emmeline district home of the late Poyser couple drew about seventy relatives. Notables included Edwin Brassington and Norman Gantrippan from England and Elizabeth Brassington of Winnipeg. Attendees came from Roblin Portage la Prairie Balmoral Winnipeg MacGregor Rosehill and Austin. After a ball game a lawn picnic and social hour closed a happy memorable event.
A miscellaneous shower will be held on Saturday August 14 at 8 pm in Sprucedale School Austin for Miss Mary ann Thiessen a returned missionary from British Honduras. Everyone welcome.
H B Sneath, president of Manitoba Pool Elevators, urged the federal government to resume $87.6 million in grain payments held since Aug 1 1970 under the Temporary Wheat Reserves Act. The act pays storage on wheat in store above 178 million shel s. it will be replaced by a stabilization program later debated in Parliament.
Summer arrives with heat and football talk as Calgary leads the west and Toronto wins the east. Bombers may place third. Tickets for the beef draw must be returned by August 17. Community centre construction grows with volunteer help. New waiting rooms planned for the rink. Local homes under construction and soon to be rented. Gilmore family departs as Paul transfers to Gladstone. Recreation directors Shirley Benko and Jack Rutherford organize lacrosse, drama, archery and a fitness club. Harvest time brings good rye yields. Chamber of Commerce meeting set for August 19.
Recreation column by SPIKLET BENRY and JACK RUTHERFORD outlines community leisure options and upcoming events. The piece provides contact details and guidance for residents seeking activities, fitness classes, and youth programs coordinated by the local recreation department.
The Canadian Wheat Board announced the 1971 72 crop year quotas with non cumulative limits for wheat and barley to guide deliveries. Separate quotas apply to flax seed rapeseed rye and rye. Initial wheat and barley quotas cover several shipping blocks and continue through October 31 with warning ahead of deadlines. The 1971 72 year allows rye deliveries to any designated area elevator, expanding beyond flax and rapeseed.
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