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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
7
Manitoba agriculture minister Harry J. Enns announced a broadened crop insurance program for 1968, adding rapeseed, tame mustard, and fall rye to the eight covered crops. The plan aims to encourage investment and diversify production to reduce surpluses, noting a 4.4 percent 1967 cancellation amid farmers selling land.
In Toronto a workshop will dispatch 11,207,000 miniature metal car license key tags to Canadian car owners. The War Amps key tag service has run 21 years, with Centennial Year lauded as a standout. Since 1946 it has returned 137,709 sets of keys, boosting funds for job placement, recreation, rehabilitation, and aid to amputees and dependents. Allan Piper notes profits support 19 branches and a national program.
A man and his wife, William Grescoe aged 39 and Katherine 29, were found dead in their north Winnipeg home on Sunday from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder suicide. Police believe the bodies had been there about three days after relatives raised concerns. A .303 calibre rifle was identified as the weapon.
The MacGregor Community Centre building committee visited Crystal City to view a local centre and learn project details. They previously toured McCreary to inspect a new skating rink and discuss fundraising and planning for future rink connections.
Alberta officials announced the province is rat-free for the 16th consecutive year. Pest control chief J B Gurba reported about 25,000 Norway rats killed along the 380 mile Alberta Saskatchewan border in 1967 with only a few reaching inland. Of 3,140 regularly inspected premises, infestations dropped from 215 in 1966 to 125. Saskatchewan cooperates and two live rats were found in 187 suspected transport cases. Border control runs from Montana to Cold Lake, 150 miles northeast of Edmonton.
Winnipeg finance committee heard that some businesses owe tax arrears for up to three years because paying the six percent penalty is cheaper than high bank loan interest. Commissioner Robert McLean argued the rate should rise to nine percent, noting arrears totaled 3.6 million at year end 1967, up 800 thousand from 1966.
The MacGregor 10 and unders earned their first season victory by defeating the Portage West Enders 3-1 at the West End rink in Portage. Glen Bodie scored twice, Mark McGregor added a goal, with assists by Bill Nichol Cam Hotel Craig MacDonald and Howard McRae. Portage countered with Dennis Kitson’s two sons contributing for the visitors.
Premier Weir says Manitoba will likely amend medical care legislation to permit a voluntary plan if federal rules change. Aimed at enabling the Crown agency Manitoba Medical Services Insurance Corporation to research and develop the best possible voluntary framework, MMS would not be involved in the amendments themselves.
Attorney General Sterling Lyon announced the appointment of Harold Gyles as Manitoba Chief Magistrate effective February 15. The role elevates him to senior magistrate with supervision over magistrates and justices of the peace, and to coordinate sentencing practices across the province. Gyles, age 40, has served since 1966 and was called to the bar in 1952. The position was created during the 1967 legislative session.
The Katrime Curling Club opens a mixed bonspiel starting Monday February 26. A Norfolk Manor whist drive raises funds for the hospital, set for Thursday February 22 at 8 p.m. The WI meets Thursday February 22 at 2 30 p.m. with officer and convener installation. Ladies bring blue oaks. Hostesses Mrs Hodge Mrs Hotel and Mrs Kolke.
Ed Dow will again seek the Liberal Party nomination for Turtle Mountain in the March 4 by election after resigning when a court voided his June 1966 victory over irregularities by the returning officer. Present legislature standings show PC 8 Liberals 13 NDP 11 Social Credit 1 and 1 vacancy.
The Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor lists Sunday services February 18 with Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. Worship at 10 45 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor. MacGregor Pastoral Charge includes United Church 10 30 a.m. Morning service and Sunday School Beaver choir attends. Bagot Sunday School 1 30 p.m. Worship Service 2 00 p.m.
Bethel Church MacGregor hosts Pentecostal services with Rev A Mortlock Portage as guest speaker at 2.00 p.m. Sunday School at 8.00 p.m. Visitors welcome. Good News Club meets Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. for children 4 14 in interdenominational Child Evangelism Fellowship of Canada. Also Christ Church Austin morning prayer and Pauls MacGregor service details.
A series of junior hockey results from Austin and Arden with the 10 and under and 12 and under squads competing against Carberry and Arden. Scorers include Jim Carrothers Lester Rand Ron Amann Terry Dixon Jack Elliott and Walter Rogers. Upcoming games against Carberry and Arden are listed along with a local pool winner Dave Pearson.
Austin Red Cross plans a canvass as March designated Red Cross Month arrives. Some volunteers take advantage of favorable weather to begin outreach ahead of schedule.
A three year old boy, Louie Hope, was killed when a three storey apartment block burned in Winnipeg leaving 13 families homeless. The blaze began in the third floor suite occupied by Louie and his father Stanley Hope. Residents who formed the Log 1 Neighborhood Improvement Group had warned in 1966 of fire hazards at the building and vow to pursue new strategies to pressure authorities to address dilapidated housing.
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