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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
2
The Canadian Press report outlines a Cross Canada snowmobiling survey showing expansion but rising fatality concerns. Ontario reports frequent December fatalities. tips stress highway caution, avoiding rail tracks, not venturing alone, knowing wind chill, and carrying supplies.
The article argues 5000 annual Canadian traffic deaths reflect multiple causes beyond driver fault including bad weather poor roads dangerous bridges and vehicle defects. It criticizes safety campaigns that blame reckless driving and calls for independent inspections and strict standards for new cars to prevent defects. It insists new cars should arrive in perfect mechanical condition and rejects excuses of minor faults.
Premier Ed Schreyer stated that any Lennon's visit to Manitoba would be at Lennon's own expense with no public funding involved. The invitation originated with Russell Doern who suggested a peace movement themed festival at Birds Hill Park near Winnipeg, potentially costing up to 250000 for other bands. Centennial Corporation officials emphasized careful planning, budget control, and age diverse programming while weighing along with a rock festival and public reaction.
Prof William Morrison head of University of Winnipeg sociology reports more than 50 prostitutes describe themselves as happily married suburban housewives aiding family budgets. The study funded by a 2500 Canada Council grant interviews paid to participants. Morrison suggests legalizing prostitution and aims to publish to rebrand the profession.
Grace Presbyterian in Calgary hosted a November 22 ceremony uniting Reeva Ann Wolsey and Clifford Ross Chant. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Wolsey and the late Mr. Wolsey. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chant of MacGregor. Attendants included Mrs. S. Wolsey and ushers Daryl Harris Bev Peffer Roly Ferris. A reception followed at the Glencoe Club with telegrams from guests in Penticton Vancouver Edmonton Ottawa Winnie Peg and MacGregor Ahoy. The couple plan to reside in Calgary.
Dr. Begg of the University of Saskatchewan warned universities face defense and apologetic stances that distract from education and research. He cited issues of relevance, accessibility, cost, autonomy, and democracy, insisting institutions must balance leadership with sensitivity to current individual and national needs.
Secretary-Treasurer L L Brown requests the return of documents held by electors, schools, municipal offices and other establishments. The Pine Creek School Division asks for cooperation in collecting these items to be retained by the division.
Inadequate heating of a new recreation room? Supplementary electric heat offers a quick, clean, dependable option to warm bathrooms, bedrooms, or dens with portable or permanently installed units. Call your local electric heating contractor sponsored with Electric Service League of Manitoba and major manufacturers.
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