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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
2
The premier pursues a single-district system to simplify administration and improve finance, while rural voters resist. Manitoba’s referendum results show mixed adoption, with 12 of 19 divisions voting no and many residents reconsidering multi-district structures amid potential new referenda.
Observers expected failure of the Ontariosponsored Tomorrow conference due to Pearson’s absence. Ironically the federal no-show spurred a frank fourday exchange among provincial leaders on constitutional changes to strengthen Canada. Televised sessions aided public understanding and may bolster calls to televise parliamentary committees.
The Manitoba Municipal Board plans a 10 year borrowing cap for Metropolitan Winnipeg after approving a 6.6 million bylaw for a transit garage. If Metro's 1968 capital budget of 22 million is approved, debt would reach about 10 million. The board urges substantial reductions in annual capital programs while preserving Metro’s budgeting freedom.
A 21 year old University of Manitoba student Gordon Mackie spoke at the Canadian Conference of Free Schools stating he will open a Winnipeg school in January in a rented building with about 32 students. He says free schools target bright students seeking liberal education beyond standard grades and will cover philosophy poetry drama music and arts alongside core subjects.
Christmas week notices list multiple local families visiting relatives for holidays across Portage Winnipeg Dauphin Minnedosa Treherne and other Manitoba towns. References to anniversaries Christmas Day gatherings dances and school holidays cling to names: Carroll Nichol Watson Culbert Nicoll Briscoe and more as residents plan New Year’s Eve dancing and celebrate family events.
About 150 Libau postal subscribers protested a transfer from Ray Gilson's store to Ewald Greening's store, demanding a return to the old arrangement. Ed Schreyer pledged to raise the issue in the House of Commons after Christmas recess as Gilson and others call pork-barrelling widespread and seek Postmaster General Cote's resignation.
Economists from the federal agriculture department said in a Thursday report that beef and eggs may be cheaper in January. The January food outlook notes seasonal price drops for eggs and generally stable or easing trends for other staples as supplies remain healthy and markets orderly.
Christmas week notices from Hartford and Currie list gatherings and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Rintoul hosted relatives, families joined in Winnipeg and Portage days, and many local households shared meals and greetings. Diamond anniversary wishes for Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are included.
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