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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1971
Page
2
Psychology students in Victoria tested consumer frustration by sending polite, strong, and hostile letters about defects to firms in food services cosmetics and dry goods. About 90 percent replied cordially and many offered replacements or corrections within a day.
Canadian health officials study New Zealand practice to improve Arctic dental care. Two doctors outline the system where trained dental nurses serve about 500 children, performing cleanings fluoride treatment fillings and even extractions with school clinics and six month inspections. The model aims to address dentist shortages and high decay rates among Eskimo and Indian children.
A major auto maker urges reduced air pollution through engine design while stressing owner responsibility. Tips include cleaning the positive crankcase ventilation valve to prevent doubled emissions and ensuring the carburetor is properly adjusted to save money.
K D Uppal of Regina, chair of the India Association of Saskatoon, says Saskatchewan officials discriminate against non white immigrants in teaching and civil service. He cites cases where Indian teachers are denied interviews and given lower certification levels, while ministers pledge review and representation for the association.
Manitoba egg producers vote 96 to 11 to establish an egg marketing board and a production quota aimed at holding prices steady. The plan calls for a national market share based on 1968 to 1970 production, with Manitoba expected to handle about 22,600 cases weekly and a floor price of 37 cents per dozen for grade A large eggs.
The New Democratic Party government may have to go to court over its decision not to proceed with the Athabasca Pulp Mill in north western Saskatchewan. Parsons and Whittemore's Karl Landegger said negotiations are ongoing but unresolved disputes could be settled by courts. He noted Blakeney’s letter criticizing the project and insisted the parties avoid public debate to keep negotiations constructive.
A failed nitro-based theft at a Winn Peg Printing location ended in an explosion and a misjudged blast. Police investigate the break-in and damage to the office site, with the incident prompting safety questions about the explosive used.
Kris Kristjansen, former assistant general manager at Manitoba Hydro, appointed executive assistant at Great-West Life Assurance in Winnipeg. J W Burns, president, says he will study long range planning for the company. Kristjansen recently resigned from Manitoba Hydro after a policy disagreement with the general manager. He is a Gimli native with degrees from Alberta, Toronto and Wisconsin.
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