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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
A letter argues against granting single ward councillors unchecked control of public funds. It advocates a provincial or appointed road commission to plan and oversee expenditures, with transparency and open records for ratepayers. The writer condemns price variation and stresses durable road material and prudent governance.
The municipal council met Tuesday with full attendance. Minutes were adopted with 200 trimmed from a prior note. Debates covered cement sidewalk funding, road work, fire protection needs, and a request for fire fighting apparatus, with residents urging prudent spending and road improvements.
A historical letter to the editor discusses council remarks and tender practices. It questions why a local bid of 255 per thousand was favored over an outside bid of 25 per thousand for timber, asking who profits from the difference and urging a public discussion at a meeting.
Council discussion covers a by law to reborrow 5000 from Merchants Bank and legality of a rural Reeve proclaiming a public holiday. Mentions noxious weeds in township 11 range and Portage la Prairie issues. A committee of Babb Robinson Cairns Street Stone to seek reliable fire protection options for MacGregor. Accounts ordered paid. Meeting adjourned to Austin August 1.
Delegation urged the council to fund fire protection rather than cement pavement, sale of funds cut and a committee formed. Tensions rose between councillors and the secretary treasurer over the pavement plan, with accusations of party machinery and agitation. Ratepayers will discuss municipal spending Saturday as elections near, urging councillors to justify stewardship or risk replacement.
Mrs Ivey will begin a painting class in MacGregor on Monday July 27. Arrangements for lessons or orders for oil paintings or tapestry can be made by writing to her or contacting her for short notice work.
Wheat No 1 Northern 93 cents per bushel No 2 Weyper per bushel Oats 35 cents Barley 3 cents per bushel Hogs Choice live weight 6 8 dressed weight Cattle 5 to 7 cents per pound Hides 9 to 13 cents per pound Eggs per dozen Potatoes 40 to 60 cents per 6 bushels
Geo Hay, a longtime horse shipp er, will be in MacGregor for the last week of July with farm horses including French mares. Hay always offers first class stock. Some of his early consignments remain active in the district.
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