Manitoba Farmers Discuss Hog Pigs and Grain Prospects
Manitoba farmers gathered to discuss the national hog production program and grain outlook for 1970. Canada may export pork in spring and fall 1970 while Manitoba hog prices stay strong. Grain notes warn of reduced wheat output and a shift toward higher protein feeds with barley and corn gaining prominence. Oats may drop as barley rises. durum production discouraged. Central Plains Inc sponsored the conference with Henry Arthur chairing.
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Canada
Camerson
Manitoba
al Martin
Manitoba Department
West
Mr. Martin
Russia
Australia
Martin
Saskatchewan Wa
Central Plains Inc
Henry Arthur
Central Plains Board
Election Talk Starts In The U K
The British general election date remains unclear with speculation ranging to spring or the end of the five year mandate in 1971. Prime Minister Harold Wilson's Cardiff speech sparked guesses, while Conservatives expect the full term to be used to weather improving conditions and rising wage demands.
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Harold Wilson
Cardiff
Labor
Britain
Valentine Tea by St Pauls J A at MacGregor Hall
The St Pauls J A will hold a Valentine Day tea on Saturday February 7 in the MacGregor United Church Hall from 3 to 5 30 p m.
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St. Paul's J.A
MacGregor United Church
Tips for removing spots from permanent press shirts
Practical guidance for handling stains on permanent press garments. It covers oily and non oily stains, back side blotter method, dry cleaning solvent sponging, cold water soaking for color fast fabrics, and detergent post soak. It cautions against chlorine bleach and hot prewash water, and notes use of biodegradable detergents for organic stains. It also advertises a February 4 advanced sewing course at Portage Collegiate Institute with contact details.
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Portage Collegiate Institute
Home Economist
Beaver U C W Holds First 1970 Meeting at Home
The Beaver U C W met January 28 to hold their first regular monthly meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Bill Pears. Seven members attended. A devotional period was conducted by Mrs. A Graham. Reports from committees and letters of thanks from cheer gift recipients were read. The treasurer noted 1969 progress and Self Determination remained at 135 dollars. Officers elected in December assumed duties: President Mrs D Rodgers, past president Mrs J Clark, vice president Mrs R Asmundson, secretary and literature Mrs R Thomasson, treasurer Mrs J Harkness, citizenship Mrs M Street, community friendship Mrs I Pears, manse representative Mrs B Harkness, pianist Mrs M.
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U.C.W
J. Clark
Bill Lunch
A. Graham
D. Rodgers
Supply and Welfare
R. Asmundson
R. Thomasson
J. Harkness
M. Street
I. Pears
B. Harkness
Railway crash near Buenos Aires kills many trains collide
An Argentine express rear-ended a halted suburban train on the pampa near Buenos Aires, killing over 150 and injuring 300 to 400. Police reported 102 bodies at a station outside the city.救 emergency crews used torches and cranes to recover mangled remains as authorities investigated possible terror links amid a spate of recent attacks.
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Buenos Aires
Pascheco
Col
Eduardo Anibal Navas
Argentine Railways Co
San Miguel
de ‘Sucuman
Pampa
Modane
France
MacGregor 4-H Light Horse Club Holds January Meeting
The MacGregor 4-H Light Horse and Pony Club met January 26 with speeches by Rodger Leckie and Donna Vermeulen. Committees were formed, plans for the next demonstration discussed, a film Trail Ride shown, and four tests given by Mrs. Leckie. The next meeting is February 23 at 3:00 in the M.C. Members are reminded of the February 9 bit demonstration and film at Wayne Moore's, to bring bits.
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MacGregor
Light Horse and Pony Club
Rodger Leckie
Donna Vermeulen
M.C
Wayne. Moore's
B. Butterfield
Plumas school board agenda and staffing actions summary
The Plumas school board approved a redesigned elementary plan adding change rooms, employed Ella Kinley as payroll clerk and typist, and approved bus staffing changes including H Schroeder as spare driver and Louise McCulloch as Route 8A driver. It also requested approval to tender a 36 passenger bus to replace Schettler’s route and noted resignations and upcoming meetings.
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Frank Schettler
Plumas
Schettler
H. Schroeder
Rossendale
Louise McCulloch
Don McCulloch
P.S.F.B
R. D. Briscoe
Plumas Elementary
Ella Kinley
Gladstone
Minor Hockey Day Proves Successful in MacGregor
MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association hosted a successful minor hockey day at the local rink with four games. The 8 and under team fell to Carberry 4-1, Barry M Donald scoring MacGregor’s lone goal. The 10 and unders beat Macdonald 3-0 with Bradley Lamb pitching a shutout. Scorers were Mark McGregor, Bradley Scora and Brian Gilbert. The 12 and unders lost 3-2 to Macdonald, with Jamie Wright and Gary Barber scoring for MacGregor. The 14 and unders defeated Carberry 5-2, Phil Davey netting a hat trick and Jim Carruthers and Roger Pogue adding singles. The association thanks all helpers who made it a success.
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MacGregor and District Minor Hockey Association
Carberry
Barry M.donald
MacGregor
Macdonald
Unders
Bradley Lamb
MacGreg
Mark McGregor
Bradley Scora
Brian Gilbert
Jamie Wright
Gary Barber
Phil Davey
Jim Carruthers
Roger Pogue
Door Still Open For Upped Pensions
Health Minister John Munro told the Commons that the door remains open for increases in old age security pensions under a longstanding arrangement. He noted provinces may seek higher pensions with the federal government paying 50 percent of the increase, while opposition questions centered on inflation impact and Canada assistance plan provisions.
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John Munro
Stanley Knowles
NDP
Winnipeg North Centre
Robert Stanfield
Munro
Stanfield
Nova Scotia
Marcel Lambert
Edmonton West
Canada Assistance Plan
Lambert
Buffalo Buffaloes Survive Release in Interlake Region
Biologist Dwayne Davies reports eight buffalo sighted from the air about 30 miles from the release site along Highway Six. One bull bears a possible moose-season injury. The herd was moved from west of The Pas Manitoba, some 300 miles northwest of Winnipeg, after wandering into the Carrot River valley in Saskatchewan.
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Wildlite
Dauphin
Inter-Lake
Dwayne Davies
Highway Six
Pas
Winnipeg
Carrot River
Saskatchewan
Blackout Protest Lights Up Grande Prairie Area
About two thirds of Grande Prairie's 3,000 homes joined a candlelit protest Sunday night slicing power use from 6 to 7 pm MST. Canadian Utilities Ltd raised residential rates by 26 percent prompting the Public Utilities Board hearing in Edmonton to decide if the hike is justified. Downtown restaurants offered candle dinners and one church held a candlelight service.
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Uranne Prairie
Canadian Utilities Ltd
Grande Prairie
Public Utilities Board
Edmonton
Wishart's Service Phone 857-5468 Radiator Repair Auto Service
Wishart's Service advertises radiator repair and auto service at Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue West with contact number 857 5468, noting a former name Wilman Motors.
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Wishart
Wilman Motors
Eighth St
Sask. Ave. West
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