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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 30, 1970
Page
1
MacGregor village plans creek straightening in the east end to increase sewage force main capacity to the lagoon. Council met Monday July 13 with all members present and Mayor Lye presiding. A plan to straighten the creek and adjust title east of Mill Street was agreed in principle and a feasible方案 will be sought from engineers.
Farm Safety Week runs from July 25 to July 31 1970 across North America to cut farm accidents. Dr Huo Cheng notes one in four Canadian farm families has an accident victim and machinery causes 48 percent of fatal farm accidents. The piece urges citizens to reduce the annual toll, citing increased machinery and smaller workforce as hazards. It mentions the July 30 death of 27 year old John Frederick Maendel at Portage la Prairie and references modern mechanized farms and widespread use of fertilizers and insecticides.
Deer Range School reopened on Sunday July 12 for a reunion of former teachers pupils and residents. The 1898 building retained its furnishings and an old Union Jack flew for the occasion. Attendees recalled decades of school history It featured a bell ringing ceremony a class sing along and a memorial service. About 300 people attended from distant towns as gifts were exchanged and a Red River cart replica was awarded for the farthest distance traveled.
Manitoba crop survey shows eastern crops poor to excellent and western fields vary. Temperatures ran high last week while moisture stays good to excellent. About 75 percent of crops are average to excellent with fall rye in good to advanced dough stages. Rain shortfalls noted near Russell to Rossburn and hail damage is light in the south near Emerson and Souris. Weeds remain a problem.
A Hay clan gathering at the Pool home in Sidney Manitoba honored Miss Susan Shepherd of New Barnett London England. Russell Hay spoke of clan heritage from 961 and read an invitation to a 1972 reunion in Scotland. The event featured a bounteous lawn picnic and a display of haytan and clan wrest.
Mrs. Ralph Lye hosts an At Home event on Wednesday August 5 from 3 to 5 and 8 to 10 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Lamont of Burnaby British Columbia. The couple celebrated their golden wedding on July 3 at the home of their daughter in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta. They will visit relatives in Manitoba then travel east to visit Jim's sisters in Montreal and Stewiache Nova Scotia.
Weather notes report three inches of rain last Thursday and Friday, with crops turning yellow but warm 80s surf mood. Walk-a-thon funds nearly complete, lost teeth finder seeks 685-9000 pickup. Austin Threshermen Rodeo underway and better than ever this week. Civic holiday in Manitoba mentioned. Keith Thompson house moved west of former site. MacGregor Cubs place third after long game, next stop Plumas. Public works finish sidewalk in front of hotel and repair school road.
The Manitoba Legislature committee rejected a section of a Wildlife Act amendment that would have allowed Sunday hunting in certain areas. The vote 29 to 14 could lead to continued nationwide Sunday hunting ban, with concerns over rural land access and environmental impact. A fund to compensate rural landowners for game damage was approved for the remaining amendments.
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