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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
4
Birth notices and engagements from local classifieds. includes cards of thanks and requests for notices. Mentions rates for notices, deadlines, and contact details. includes small items for sale such as German Shepherd pups and farm equipment. Public notices reference deadlines and office contact in the Herald.
In loving memory of Elaine Ross our dear daughter and sister who passed away December 21 1965. Your memory is our keepsake kept in our hearts by mom dad and family. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by family.
Mrs M Jackson invites participation in Avon Christmas efforts at 1004 10th Street Brandon. Stand ready to contribute, act now, and join the project today.
An ad promises worry free heater fuel with an automatic plan and outside storage designed for winter use all year round. It urges immediate call to MacGregor for holiday readiness and lists contact Ph. 685-2622.
Notice offers home made wine recipes additive kits fermentation locks siphoning hose stabilizers yeast and nutrients with a gallon cost around 1.98. Also grain hauling and sale of wheat oats barley apply Bev Allan phone 3852390 at Denwal Pharmacy MacGregor.
Public auction of 250 acre farm property in Manitoba under The Real Property Act. South half of Section twelve, Range twenty two, West of the Principal Meridian, with 100 acres summer fallow and 250 acres under cultivation. Buildings include a one story five room house and outbuildings. Sale at H A Lye QC MacGregor. 2% cash at sale. balance per terms. sealed reserve bid noted.
The New Democratic Party urged full disclosure of private funding to political parties, proposing tax credits for donations and public subsidies for leaders. The Commons special election committee discussed public funding, with members divergent on equal aid and risk of misuse, amid questions about secrecy and voter confidence.
A standing committee on agriculture was urged to keep large corporations out of production. Albert Chapman of West Man Regional Development Corp. said farmers fear loss of farms if federal task force recommendations are adopted. He urged policies to create local jobs and income in farming communities to avert urban migration. The Turtle Resource Council brief urged treating farmers earning under 8 000 dollars a year as a social issue rather than purely agricultural.
The MacGregor village council met December 14 with full attendance. They discussed weed control improvements for 1971, approved Norfolk Rest Haven senior housing application, and addressed dog issues, MHC premiums, and municipal act updates. Grants were approved for Memorial Hall, Salvation Army, and Childrens Aid. cemetery funding and insurance matters were settled. Appreciation night for volunteer firemen set for January 16.
Katrime club events dominate a busy year with 29 bonspiel entries and top rink honors to Roy Mc Connell’s team. Winners include John McGrae, Edwin Taylorson, and Doug Noble. Community notes cover obituaries, fairs, travels, scholarships, and social events plus a protest meeting over post office changes and rural route delivery commencing August 28, 1970.
Warner Bros Seven Arts files suit in Toronto against CESM TV Thompson Manitoba for copyright infringement. The case could force more than 200 Canadian cable systems to pay royalties for off air programs or alter station rights. Justice Cattanach may base decision on new Copyright Act provisions, potentially allowing or blocking recording for commercial use. The ruling could redefine rights to televise major sporting events and program access.
The post office announced no mail service including letter carriers on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No wicket or delivery on Saturday December 26 or Monday December 28 with local decisions on other services. Complete wicket services and letter-carrier delivery planned for Saturday December 19 to ease rush. Normal Saturday service returns January 2 and regular mail delivery January 4.
Police identified two victims in the burned farmhouse near Camp Morton Manitoba as Rose Nasurick 29 and Stefan Nasurick 87 the wife and father of owner William Nasurick. The fire began after the owner left the building and the cause is under investigation.
Premier Ed Schreyer said the NDP could win 17 rural Manitoba seats in the next provincial election. He spoke to the Dauphin NDP association after visits to Altona and McCreary, addressing about 200 supporters and noting growing rural support. He contrasted rural views with urban influence and recalled the party won seven rural seats in 1969.
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