New Year Resolutions Cheer At MCL In 1971 Fund Drive
In a year ending note the MCL student body and staff celebrate a successful Christmas fund drive raising over 1000 dollars for the school. Winners, Edna Wieler and Ray Nichol share prizes while a special Friday work day boosts funds as students dream of better days ahead. Resolutions range from class changes to personal goals, with playful anecdotes about teachers and students alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bev
M.C.L
Edna Wieler
Ray Nichol
Shawn Harkness
Lois
Rogier
M.cl
MLC L
Penner
Simon and Garfunkel
Gloria
Randy
Tom
Miss McMaster
Manitoba to publish auto insurance plan details soon
Minister Howard Pawley said Manitoba Public Insurance coverage under the government plan will be published in eight weeks or shortly after. The compulsory plan, to start November 1, will be sold through the provincial motor vehicle branch. He spoke at a cabinet meeting with Manitoba Federation of Labor officials.
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Howard Pawley
Manitoba
Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Fawey
Manitoba Federation of Labor
MFL Meets With Cabinet Over Economy Crisis
The Manitoba Federation of Labor told the provincial cabinet that Canada’s economy is restrained by federal policies. They called the situation “the disaster we predicted” and accused Ottawa of a deliberate policy causing inflationary pressure. A 15 page brief was presented by MPL president Ben Stevens. Premier Schreyer agreed with the analysis and urged replacing the Labor Relations Act which he described as negatively oriented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Federation of Labor
Federation
Trudeau
Labor
MPL
Ben Stevens
Ed Schreyer
Ottawa
Train derailment near Winnipeg rocks yard with 17 cars
A CN freight train derailed 25 miles north of Winnipeg as it southbound from Pine Falls Manitoba approached the city. No injuries were reported though derailed cars rested within 50 yards of a residence. Crews worked through the night to clear the spur line and repair time remained undetermined.
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Robert’ Mame
Winnipeg
Pine Falls
Man
Manitoba Farm Bureau says farm incomes fall below poverty line
The Manitoba Farm Bureau told the provincial cabinet that most farm families live well below poverty, noting shocking returns on labor management and capital. It backs the federal resource adjustment program, seeks province led administration with strong farmer representation, and urges early government response. It supports gradual pollution action mindful of farmers' relative position.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Manitoba Farm Bureau
Bureau
Premier Says Legislature Next Session In Five Or Six Weeks
Premier Ed Schreyer announced the Manitoba Legislature will begin its regular spring session in four to five weeks and rejected a Liberal push for a special session. He said it would take a month or more to gather material for the study proposed by Liberal leader I. H. Asper on the provinces take over of an integrated forest industries operation at The Pas. Asper had urged an emergency session to question the government over placing the industry into receivership after loans totaling about 90 million dollars aided its creation.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
I. H. Asper
NDP
Pas
Schreyer
Asper
Local Church Services Listed for MacGregor and Austin
The Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m led by Pastor Rev Harold Ritchie. MacGregor United Church combines at 10 30 a m under Rev. Harold Ritchie. Bethel Church MacGregor offers 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship with Rev A J Hall and a 7 30 p m gospel service with Rev R H ONeill as guest preacher. Calvary Tabernacle Sidney has 10 30 a m Sunday school and 11 30 a m worship led by Pastor Dick Fehr. Austin United Church features worship with Rev David Lander. Sidney United Church holds 11 30 a m Sunday school and worship. St Pauls Church MacGregor offers 11 30 a m Sunday school and 7 p m Evening Prayer with Rev Tom Bailey. Christ Church Austin conducts 10 30 a m Morning Prayer.
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Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
MacGregor
Macgregor United Church
Harold Ritchie
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
Bethel Church
R. H. O'Neill
Calvary Tabernacle
Sidney
Dick Fehr
Austin United Church
David Lander
Sidney United Church
Christ Church, Austin
Rentalsman Appointed to Manitoba post by minister
John E. Mason, director of the Manitoba Consumers' Bureau, was named rentalsman by Consumer Affairs Minister Ben Hanuschak effective February 1. Peter Brian Smith will serve as deputy rentalsman. The cabinet approved the appointments to implement amendments to the Landlord and Tenant Act. Rentalsmen mediate landlord tenant disputes and investigate violations. their decisions are binding and not subject to court review.
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John E. Mason
Manitoba Consumers’ Bateau
Ben Hanuschak
Mason
Rentalsman
Peter Brian Smith
Smith
Quality Instruction Co. Ltd
Winning
Hanuschak
Cabiet
Goveernment
Hanusehak
Beaver 4 H Beef Club Plans Upcoming Events
The Beaver 4 H Beef Club met at Eddie Freisen's home on January 4 to discuss speeches displays and demonstrations. Members are invited to speak at MacGregor Elementary School on January 28 via the Mix n Match Club. The club hosts a parent member curling on January 23 and a bonspiel on February 13. The next meeting is set for February 1 at Glenn Harkness's home.
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Virden — Legional
Beaver
Eddie Freisen
MacGregor
Glenn Harkness
Brent Wright
Court Awards Damages in Mishap Near Birtle Manitoba
Albert Joseph Perreault, 22, of St. Lazare, Man, was awarded 120,338 in damages for brain injury and permanent disability from a February 8 1968 car crash near Birtle Manitoba. The driver Dennis Cadieux was found solely liable due to gross negligence after attempting to pass a small truck in snow obscured visibility. Cadieux’s passenger Fabian Leclair received 10,496 for injuries.
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Albert Joseph Perteaun
St. Lazare
Man
Birtle
Louis Deniset
Court of Queen’s Bench
Dennis Cadieux
Perreault
Cadieux
Pasenger
Fabian Leclair
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Manitoba Legislature On Agriculture
Federal Task Force On Agriculture
Canada
Winkler
Garden Valley Collegiate
Morris
the Legion Hall
Swan River
Dauphin
Dauphin Town Hall
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Russell — Russell Biks
Beausejour — Town Hall
Prud'homme
Committee On Agriculture
Wuary
Tott
MFL
Broadway
Portage To Prairie
Anglican Church OF Canada
Tom Bailey
St. Paul's Church
Donald Sutherland
Elliot Gould
Conte Sone Senior Playhouse
Austin Community Hall
Music By the Melodiers
Pine Creek 4-H Combines
Katrime Cemetery
Thomas
Grove Grant
RM. of
Westbourne
E. Heselwood
John McRae
N. T. Birkett
Manitoba Department of Industry & Commerce
Leonard S. Evans
Jannaret Remis
Miniet
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