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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
3
The MacGregor Memorials Wildlife Association hosted its North Norfolk MacGregor day with the deerhead competition proving very successful. Nearly 150 participants and officials attended the hall event to recognize top entries.
G V Ferguson editor emeritus of the Montreal Star told a Commons committee that Canada’s ultimate destiny is to work in English not French. He warned the U S would respond harshly to a Canadian Castro scenario and stressed English as the working language while urging preservation of French identity. The event included a turkey supper with local officials and wildlife group leaders, and awards for deer trophies closed the gathering.
Eric Luxton of the Consumers' Association of Canada urges more consumer complaints to manufacturers to reveal issues. He cites stove controls as an example and notes progress toward standard labeling to ease price and quality comparisons. The CAC, with eight staff and federal subsidy, tours Western Canada to plan Consumer Week and monitor packaging, labeling, and advertising practices.
The Evangelical Mennonite Church at East End MacGregor invites worshipers for Sunday School at 9 45 am and Worship Service at 10 45 am on Sunday December 14.
The MacGregor United Church Pastoral Charge lists a 10.30 a.m. combined service at Bagot, 1.30 p.m. church school, and 2.00 p.m. worship. Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada at Bethel Church plans 11.00 a.m. worship with Rev. A J Hall and guest speakers Rev T Jenson and Lawrence Robinson of Indian Missions Winnipeg.
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney announces Sunday service on December 28 at 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Austin United Church minister S N Stately leads 10.00 a.m. worship and Sunday School. Anglican Church of Canada Rev Tom Bailey preaches at St Pauls MacGregor on December 13th 3rd Sunday in Advent with morning prayer at 9.30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10.45 a.m. Christ Church Austin holds 2.30 p.m. Evening Prayer.
Police say a man in his mid-30s, an inmate at Alberta Mental Hospital in Ponoka missing since August 21, has been held in custody. Two heavy-duty tractors, valued at about $100,000 each, were stolen from a Saskatchewan pipeline construction site last week. They were loaded on separate trucks and later recovered in Alberta. He allegedly rented them out for 30 dollars an hour.
A discussion at the chamber meeting focused on developing the RM North Norfolk and MacGregor area. A nominating committee was formed to establish an Area Development Group with members Olson Lamb Nichol Pollock. An area growth plan included eight cash crops and vegetable storage ideas to boost local income. The January breakfast meeting on January 8 at 7 am was announced.
A Manitoba fact finding team heard federal money from the Fund for Rural Economic Development is not reaching needed areas. Interlake Development Board representatives urged more funds for community projects over agricultural plans. Teuton mayor said sewer and water funding is unavailable and proposed interest free town loans repaid at a fixed rate. Agriculture Minister Askii w and Resources Minister Evans promised to consider the suggestions.
Dr Howard Adams a Cree university professor urged Saskatchewan farmers to use grain surpluses to feed native people in the province. He spoke at the Saskatchewan Farmers Union convention noting local hunger and malnutrition and urging action beyond aid to other countries. He praised farmers for meeting Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and warned that if politics fail, policies of confrontation may be used.
A historic note records the former Wilman Motors Radiator Repair and Auto Service at Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue, West, detailing past operations and the location’s transition.
Canada Safety Council and Rubber Association of Canada launch a winter tire education campaign. Motors are told to ease gas, keep both hands on wheel, and maintain rolling tires. Use gentle braking with short pumps to avoid skids and stay alert for glare ice and surface changes. Maintain a safe distance.
Canada saw a marked drop in European immigration in the first nine months of 1969, down 24,476 from 1968 to 66,?8?4?1? 90,254. Italy fell from 16,402 to 8,112, while England led European totals at 18,603 as other nations declined. North and Central American arrivals rose to 26,101, led by nearly 15,500 from the U.S. Czechoslovakia gained arrivals to 1,027, and the Caribbean, especially Trinidad and Tobago, jumped to 4,435. Israel declined to 658.
Mr ana mrs Bob McLennan visited with Harry and Bernice Friesen of Portage on Wednesday afternoon. The Lavenham U C W will hold a Christmas program December 20 with the Mac Gregor Bergthaler choir singing. The program will be at the Lavenham church. Mr and Mrs Abe Wiebe and family visited with Mr and Mrs Jen Wiebe of Austin Thursday evening and with Mr and Mrs John Unrau of Rosehill on Sunday evening.
Beaver residents report Sunday supper with Stan Robinson in Worby and visits to Gladstone and Barfalls Ontario. L Street attended a funeral for Marion's uncle J Stinson in Gladstone. Seed Growers meeting in Brandon and Winnipeg trips noted. Track results include Barry Rodgers placements. Beaver Hospital Aid Christmas party set for December 20 with a quilt raffle.
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