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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
7
Agricultural notes warn of fire blight on apple pear and hawthorn trees spread by rain insects and other carriers. Prune out infected areas in late fall winter or early spring and burn removed wood disinfecting tools. During growth season cut off infected twigs and destroy. In spring spray with Zineb at mid blossom time per container directions.
Manitoba minister Leonard Evans announced new big game rules requiring blaze orange caps for hunters including bear hunters on farms and during bear seasons. The policy aims to reduce accidents, noting a single North American case with orange attire. Ontario- and U.S. examples cited, with Colorado mandating orange from waist up. A separate rule clarifies that white outer garments must extend below the knees for full visibility.
Bob Mac Kenzie, 40, sounds nightly from April to June to read frost and wind warnings from the meteorological branch over radio stations for British Columbia's fruit industry. The forecast helps growers activate orchard heaters to protect crops in the Okanagan.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Droman of Rossendale were honored at a banquet and dance in Vimy Hall on July 26 for their 50th wedding anniversary. They married July 19, 1919 with Rev Colton officiating. The couple has one son and three daughters, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, with relatives from multiple towns and provinces in Canada and the United States.
Canada’s rising harness racing scene returns to Assiniboia Downs for a 49 night meet starting this season with Gaston Valiquette named racing secretary. The Montreal native brings decades of experience from Buffalo Trotting, Windsor Raceway, Three Rivers and more, becoming the first Canadian racing secretary at a U S track. He joins a strong circuit lead by John Mace’s absence and signals Manitoba’s expanding purse distribution.
Japan's food agency plans to source wheat from alternatives due to high Canadian and U S prices. The Kyodo report notes three Wednesdays with no purchases as tenders invite offers from traders who apparently withheld bids in anticipation of rejection.
Mrs. Bea Corneillie reports visitors from Marathon Ontario and Fort Frances. Guests joined in birthdays for Mrs. Edgar and Donna Bodnarchuk, with 70 attending a Deloraine family reunion. Several residents traveled to Beausejour Matsqui and Abbotsford for holidays and visited relatives in Winnipeg and Minneapolis. The Threshermen’s Reunion supported by the Skating Rink Building Fund Auxiliary. playground activities at the high school progress. News invites further submissions to 685-2441.
Hart ford Currie News records visits and gatherings across Portage district. Several families including Ward Gourley Dickson McDougall Thompson and Lamont are mentioned with travel to Lac le Hache The Pas Winnipeg and Brandon. A D Campbell Day is noted at Portage Exhibition grounds with a family basket lunch.
Warm conditions and frequent showers boosted growth across Saskatchewan in the week ending Aug 5. Eastern and northern districts show slight yield increases while southern and western areas hold steady. Wheat averages exceed 30 inches in height. oats and barley are shorter with good head filling. Barley swathing starts in seven to ten days. fall rye swathing is general with some threshing reported. Rye yields vary from five to 25 bushels per acre due to June frost. Frequent hailstorms are beginning to impact production.
Labour Minister A R Russ Paulley said he asked the Manitoba Minimum Wage Board to meet immediately for a thorough examination of minimum rates. He favors an increase as the cost of living rises. The current rate is 1.25 an hour set last December with an interim report due to the legislature session. About 20 000 of Manitoba's 375 000 workers earn minimum wage. Roy A Gas named chair of the Manitoba Minimum Wage Board replacing Campbell McLean as PC Association president.
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