Western Beefs Recognized At Prairie Meeting
Conservative leader Robert Stanfield visited Portage la Prairie to hear Manitoba leaders about Western development. They pressed for freight-rate reform, end to protected world markets for farmers, and a coordinated program to diversify the western economy. Stanfield offered no solutions but said the talks aided his education on regional concerns.
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Robert Stanfield
Central Canada
Western Canada
Portage la Prairie
Trudeau
Stanfield
Federal
Department of Regional Economic Expansion
Atlantic
Canada
Ottawa
Manitoba
Sidney Spivak
Calgary
Robert Adrian
Portage
Mr. Stanfield
Peter Masniuk
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Recreation programs for North Norfolk youth and adults
The North Norfolk municipality invites children ages 4 to 12 to the Playground from July 16 to August 3 at MacGregor High School with a 50 cent registration. Daily sessions run 9 30 to 11 80 and 1 30 to 3 30. A Teen Youth Club meets Thursdays at 7 30 pm. Adults can learn badminton Mondays at 8 pm and fitness programs run Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Lacrosse and archery signups, a bicycle club, a film night, a suggestion box, and future events are planned with more details to follow.
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North Norfolk
MacGregor High School
Froese
Rossendale
MacGregor
Bill Stearns
Winnipeg
Boundaries debate stalls rural representation fears in Manitoba
In Ottawa the House passes Bill C-208 on second reading to suspend the Readjustment Act until 1975. Manitoba MP Craig Stewart warns the plan would cut Manitoba seats from 17 to 12, tying nine ridings to Winnipeg and forcing MPs to cover vast rural areas. He urges rural representation on future commissions and criticizes proposed riding enlargements as impractical.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Marquette
Craig Stewart
Manitoba
Stewart
Electoral Boundaries Commission
Brandon- Souris
Churchill
Dauphin
Greater
Winnipeg
Greater Winnipeg
Commission
Portage
Stewart Will Attend Sessions in Calgary Conference
Craig Stewart M.P. for Marquette will attend the Western Economic Opportunities Conference in Calgary July 24 to 26 as an official observer. The Ottawa meeting with western premiers aims to set western priorities, notably rail transportation and regional disparity, with Prime Minister Trudeau invited to listen.
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Ottawa
Craig Stewart
Marquette
Calgary
Mr. Stewart
Trudeau
Mrr
Stewart
Watershed Board Outlines Soil Conservation Assistance Policy
The Whitemud Watershed Conservation District approved a soil conservation policy to fund 85 percent of project costs with landowners covering 15 percent. Projects may include gully stabilization grassed waterways small farm ponds and tree planting. Board chair Bill Newton noted funding levels depend on available money and expects policy to aid landowners this year.
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Whitemud Watershed Conservation District
Whitemud
Bill Newton
Watershed Board
Soil Conservation Post
Watershed Commission
Whitemud Watershed Board
Water Resources Branch
Town Happenings and Local Events This Week
Wet and dry spells persist with rain welcome for crops while gardens stay dry. Fox Street north gains asphalt from the highway department. MacGregor Merchants Fastball tournament set for Sunday at the Fair Grounds. Fred Taylorson turns 82 this week. Threshermen’s Reunion runs through Saturday. Get together Club meets Monday July 30 at 3 p.m. plus sewing factory jobs open at MacGregor Community Centre.
Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede Opens
The 19th annual Manitoba Threshermen's Reunion and Stampede is underway with daily 2:00 PM parades featuring bag tying sheafing and threshing contests and a rodeo each evening followed by chariot aces. A street dance is scheduled every night and organizers promise one of the best events.
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Manatoba
Home and Grounds Competition under MacGregor Chamber
The annual Home and Grounds Competition sponsored by the MacGregor Chamber of Commerce will be held soon. Rural citizens are asked to enter with D. C. Tarr, secretary of the Chamber, as soon as possible. Residents will be judged automatically, so no entry is needed.
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MacGregor Chamber of Commerce
D. C. Tarr
Chamber
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Western
Paris
Gerard Grandval
Lar. Stewart
Pine Creek
A. R. Bjarnason
Glenella
Big Grass
Waldersee
Standing Committee On Recreation
Dept
Fox Street
MacGregor Merchants
Fred Taylorson
Fred
Threshermen
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