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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
2
The Canada Safety Council notes February has the fewest traffic accident fatalities. Experts credit driver adaptation to winter conditions and reduced unnecessary travel, not the shorter month. They urge continuous awareness as winter driving begins, suggesting a potential for monthly Safe Driving Weeks.
Finance Minister Saul Miller announced a further 20 million dollar Manitoba personal income tax reduction effective January 1, 1977. He criticized the plan as inequitable while noting the gain comes from federal indexing of exemptions and brackets. The cut adds to prior savings, bringing indexing related Manitoba tax relief to about 60 million annually in 1977.
A community reflection on apathy and social ills urging Christians to abandon quietism. It argues crime, crime causes, and social decay stem from thought patterns. change minds through the life changing power of Jesus Christ. It calls Christians to awaken and act rather than rely on reforms alone.
First Presbyterian Church in Portage la Prairie celebrated 164 years of Christian worship in Manitoba and the 9th anniversary of its current 1927 edifice. The 30-voice Portage Senior Citizens Choir directed by Wesley Chen joined the anniversary service led by Rev. H. L. Henderson and guest Rev. Don Collins of Winnipeg.
The Children's Aid Society of Central Manitoba board protested a proposed amendment to the Child Welfare Act restricting powers and geography of societies. Executive director James Dubray reported protection cases rose to 329 in September with fluctuating support services. 400 in care at end of October. The board approved seven new foster homes, closed 12, and noted staffing pressures amid budget appeals and potential 10 percent clerical cuts.
Local notes from Austin report hospital updates with Lck Mente recovering in Carberry hospital and Dorrce Clarkson home from Portage. CentenniaL Ladies' Christmas party set for December 10 at 8 p.m. in the community hall. admission is a small gift. White Gift Sunday to be observed December 10 at United Church with 1 p.m. service.
East End MacGregor hosts 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. Worship. Rossendale United Church shares 9:00 a.m. combined service and 10:30 a.m. combined service. Austin United Church offers 1:00 p.m. services and Sunday School. Sidney United and St Paul’s hold morning services and Holy Communion, with ChristChurch Austin at 1:30 p.m. Holy Communion. Bethel Church MacGregor lists Pastor A. J. Hall.
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