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Macgregor Herald

Location

Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Dec 22, 1966

Page

12

Bagot area farming mixed yields amid drought and change

The Bagot region shows mixed crop results with sandy loam and clay soils. Wheat and oats yield poorly on light land during drought while heavier soil yields better. Flax and potatoes show mixed results with chilling losses. The community volunteers in church, 4-H, hospitals, and education while rural services face rail and school consolidation pressures.

Baskier Bagot Winnipeg MacGregor and Macdonald MacGregor High School Portage Collegiate St. Stephen United Church MacGregor Portage U.C.W MacGregor Hospital Don Crealock Jamie Brecknell Beverley Beam Don Beverley Morley Richardson Bernie Brecknell R.N Dorothy Smith Ross Nichol Betty Nichol Myrna Nichol Curtis Pogue Elaine Outhwaite

First Manitoba Christmas Tree 100 Years Ago

Feverish preparations marked the first recorded Manitoba Christmas tree on the Red River led by Mrs. Alexander Grant Dallas wife of Rupert's Land governor. Beads berries tinfoil and gift wrap decorated a tree while candles were trimmed from tin and soap bars became stars.

Red River Alexander Grant Dallas Rupert's Land Margaret Arnett Macleod

Russia relaxes Christmas bans despite old traditions

In several Communist nations authorities reduce efforts to suppress Christmas as a Christian holiday. Father Christmas remains popular and Babuska the grandmotherly gift giver travels the world on Christmas Eve distributing gifts to children, reflecting enduring holiday folklore despite political attempts to rename or downplay the celebration.

Father Babuska Bethlehem

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