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Herald
Erald
Hay Price Skyrockets In Dry Western Montana
Western Montana ranchers face scarce hay as drought and border bans push prices to 50 to 70 dollars per ton. Many keep livestock while others sell cattle or ship to greener pastures in Idaho and Washington. Canada bans alfalfa exports complicating supply. movement across the border halted in Glacier County and Sand Point Idaho has reported checkpoints.
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Montana
Canada
Idaho
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Slacier County
Sand Point
Creston
D.C
Toole County
Larry Offman
Engagement of Judith Faye Nichol to Glenn Allan Quinn
Mr and Mrs Gordon Nichol of Bagot Manitoba announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Judith Faye to Glenn Allan Quinn son of Mr and Mrs Louis Quinn of MacGregor Manitoba The wedding is set for Saturday August 25 at 7 pm in MacGregor United Church.
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Gordon Nichol
Bagot
Man
Judith Faye
Glenn Allan
Louis Quinn
MacGregor, Man
MacGregor United Church
Ontario grower cherry prices rise with poor 1973 crop
Niagara Peninsula growers will average 421.50 a ton for 1973 cherries, up 221 from last year, due to a poor crop. Secretary Matthie of the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers Marketing Board says weather reduced the harvest to less than half of 8,400 tons. Base is 420.50, with top quality 459.30 and lowest average 121.50 per ton depending on quality.
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Ontario
Niagara Peninsula
Ei Matthie
Ontario Tender Fruit Growers Marketing Board
Matthie
Mathie
Winnipeg civic workers reject tentative union contract
Winnipeg civic workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees rejected a tentative agreement after about 600 to 800 of roughly 5,000 members voted. The contract offered 10 percent retroactive pay to Jan 1 and five percent increases in 1974 and mid-1974, but failed due to a union membership clause and limits on contracting out civic work.
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Winnipeg Civic Workers
Canadian ‘Union of Public Employees
Oted
Union Opunesman
MacGregor Locals Visit With Many Winnipeg and Calgary Guests
A long list of visitors gathers in MacGregor and area. Calgary guests include Judy Nichol Debbie and Blake, and Ray MacDonald with Gordon Taylorson. Winnipeg and Edmonton visitors headlined by Hazel Orchard and David Bergquist. Families from Portage Swan River Saskatoon and Melville also hosted and traveled. Jubilant family notes announce Peters Loeppky nuptials and William Mowat’s 80th birthday celebration.
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Mirs
C. R. Barber
Judy Nichol
Debbie
Blake
Calgary
Thelma Kelly
Portage
Doug Barber
Russ Inglemyer
Daryl
Tammy
Hazel Orchard
Winnipeg
Harold Orchard
Fred Tarr
Carrie Harkness
Orchard
Carr
Hazel
Brantford
Roger Pogue
Swan River
Jim
Colleen
Kent McCarl
Bermuda
Francis J Gair
Ray MacDonald
Gordon Taylorson
Bruce Muir
Joann
Carolyn
Douglas
Arlene
Len Stower
John Muelles
Bill Muir
Fort St. John
B.C
Dennis Stower
Saskatoon
Weather
Dennis Taylorson
Albert Pogue
Bagot
You Have A Date The Georgneuer Club Meeting
The Gerngeuer club will hold a meeting in the local park on Monday at 3 p.m. to discuss an early August trip by bus or car. Interested parties please attend. Lub chairman.
New Use for Old Car Tires in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s provincial highway department studies discarded tires for road use. Spokesman Bill Culley says full field tests on about one mile of pavement will start by next June. He notes extreme temperatures may pose problems but such research could reduce asphalt cracking if successful.
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Saskaccaewa
Bill Culley
Arizona
Winnipeg council backs transit plan but rejects freeways
Winnipeg city council approved a development policy endorsing planned public transit and road networks while rejecting the establishment of freeways or expressways. It backs joint funding talks with senior governments and notes future transportation will avoid downtown freeway corridors. Councillor Bill Norrie cautioned delaying rail relocation decisions pending full study.
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Winnipeg
Civic Executive Policy Committee
Bill Norrie
Brick Toss Seeks Title Innisfil Fair Sees Stroud Team Lead
Stroud Ontario led a sixman brick throwing team at the Innisfil Optimist Club summer fair with a 105 feet seven inch put. Vic Belton placed second, Gerry Kul third, while world champ Leo Koopmans of Barrie threw 115 feet four inches but was not eligible to compete. Women’s rolling pin event noted with top marks by Noreen Skillter, Joanne Krul, and Cathy Armstrong. International Stroud contest began in 1960 with Stroud Ontario entering in 1961 alongside teams from Stroud England Oklahoma and Australia. Also held were log sawing nail driving and greased pole climbing events.
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Rainy Allen
Crick
Stroud
England
Oklahoma
Australia
Noreen Skillter
Joanne Krul
Cathy Armstrong
Stroud, Ont
Elevators Destroyed By Fire At Weyburn Saskatchewan
Fire of unknown origin destroyed two grain elevators and a large annex owned by Pioneer Grain Co in Weyburn Sask J F Dinsmore superintendent of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool estimated damage at 300 000 The elevators and annex contained up to 40 000 bushels of wheat when the fire started capacity was 154 000 bushels
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Pioneer Grain Co
Weyburn
Sask
J. F. Dinsmore
Saskatchewan Wheat’ Pool
Bare-kneed Postie Draws Ottawa Shorts Directive Fire
Edmonton postman Lester Owre defies norms by wearing shorts allowed by Ottawa directive. He faces catcalls and pranks but finds the three-inch-above-knee rule and three-inch sock requirement workable in heat. Owre says others may adopt the idea, despite mixed reactions from coworkers and locals.
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Lester Awre
Ottawa
Mr. Owe
Edmonton
Lesshan
Owre
Irs
Smokey the Bear
Mr. Owre
Charles Will Visit Portsmouth During Anniversary
The Prince of Wales will visit Portsmouth for the city's 350th anniversary next month aboard the Royal Navy frigate Minerva. He will cruise to the dock at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard August 13 to 19 as a lieutenant in a courtesy call from the Caribbean, with Cmdr. Michael Nalder stating the prince will have no official duties during the visit.
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Prince of Wales
Portsmouth
Prince Charles
Minerva
Caribbean
Cmdr
Michael Nalder
Royal Navy
Drought Aid Sought for Sahel Nations by Canada
Canadian aid chief Paul Gerin-Lajoie urged more relief for drought stricken Sahel countries south of the Sahara. He cited failing June rains, looming food and water shortages, and the need for transport and high protein foods for children. Canada has donated grain and three Hercules planes delivering supplies from Lagos to Niger and plans further reporting to the government. The six million affected include nomadic herders losing up to 75 percent of their cattle.
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Sahara
Paul Jehin-Lajoie
CIDA
Gerin-Lajoie
Canada
Lagos
Nigeria
Gadis
Niger
Sahara Desert
Rome
Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO
United Nations
Gerin- Lajoie
Re Creation in Recreation for Summer Activities
Community recreation column outlines activities in MacGregor district through August. Includes playground events, parades, wiener roasts, bicycle safety, archery from Winnipeg, badminton and Get Fit Keep Fit sessions at MacGregor High School, youth club Thursdays at 7 30, lacrosse clinic August 12, and a suggestion box with Gus Lodewyks contact details. Participation is open to all district residents with no charges.
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Jackson's Lake
MacGregor High School
Berfore
MacGregor
Winnipeg
Canada
Gus Lodewyks
Gus Lodeyks
Plumbers and Doctors Compared in Commons Debate
In the Commons on Thursday Paul Yewchuk PC Athabaska stated doctors cost less for house calls than plumbers. He cited a statment from his office claiming plumbers charge 22 dollars for a house call while doctors charge 10.
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Ees
Paul Yewchuk
Food Prices Here Expected To Go Up
Canada likely faces higher food costs as U S price controls are lifted on most foods. Ontario official Morris Hutt says the Phase 4 plan will raise processed and frozen food prices. Canadian and U S officials note tandem pricing effects and past shortages tied to controls.
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Canada
United States
Morris Hutt
Ontario Food Council
Richard Nixon
I. Huff
Ken Counsell
Canadian ‘Manufacturers’ Association
U.S
Gordon Milling
United Steel Workers of America
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Clifford Wayne
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Trixie Stickle
Jim Savitzky
W. Bennett
New Holland
Harvey Streich
Aps
Wisconsin
Monaco
John Driedger
C.R. Barber
Gardo
Masters
MIX Mill
Linden Hatchery
Vera Lamb
Murray Lamb
Glenn Lye
George Lloyd, MacGregor
L & Nell’s
Contact Chamber of Commerce
Bev’ Allan
Timothy Hay Bales
Portage la Prairie
Sutton
Gerry and
Cynthia Sutton
Nee Wright
Georgetown
Guyana
South America
Gherries
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Macgregor Locals
David Bergquist
Laurie Bowers
David
Carl Bergquist
Lee’ Anne
Dixie ‘Taylorson
Jackson’s Lake
Peter Loeppky
Sharie Snaith
Vancouver
Jim Lorimer
Vivian Downey
Wm. Mowat
Billy
Beaver District
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