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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1970
Page
1
Unknown perpetrators shattered windows across the MacGregor rink facilities. Large panes in the curling waiting room and smaller panes in the skating area were broken, with several upstairs frames damaged. The forceful entry appeared to target doors and waiting rooms ahead of the fair, leaving the community to wonder who was responsible.
Manitoba lawmakers introduced the Snow Vehicles Act to regulate snowmobile operation. The bill requires provincial registration for most snowmobiles, sets age limits with parental consent, mandates lighting and amber warning lamps on newer models, and limits road use to certain conditions. Penalties include fines, jail time, and license suspensions. local rules will govern hours and noise.
Mr and Mrs H R Hotel host an At Home reception at Mac Gregor United Church on Sunday June 14 from 2 30 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Relatives and friends are welcome No gifts please
Otto Lang announces a $60 million sale of 33.9 million bushels of wheat to Brazil over four years with delivery starting next month and option on 3.67 million more. Brazil’s Delfim Neto cites strengthened ties and potential coffee talks as Lang travels to Brasilia for signing.
MacGregor Lions Club walk-a-thon drew 141 participants from ages 1 to 70 plus to cover the 25 mile course. 71 completed the full distance and pledges total around 2600 dollars with exact amounts pending sponsor collections. Notable finishers include Malcolm MacDougald Bryce Scora Trevor Turner and Gordon Johnston M.P. with Stella Glover as the oldest and Dale Longstreet as the youngest. Pancakes and sausages were served after the event with final check-in around 8 p.m. at MacGregor Memorial Hall.
The Association for Mentally Retarded MacGregor-North Norfolk branch sponsors a Walk-a-Thon on Saturday June 27 with registration from 7 to 9 am at the junction of No 2 and No 34 highways in Holland. The route ends at Austin with a pancake breakfast and sponsor forms available at the workshop and schools.
Sunny warm weekend rekindled spring seeding as farmers work across the district. The town hosted a walkathon on Sunday drawing strong community praise. MacGregor Merchants ball team won at Carberry then lost the following game. Cubs fell 4-3 to Boissevain. A walk-a-thon from Holland to Austin is planned for June 27 by AMR MacGregor-North Norfolk. Vandalism at the rink caused costly window damage. Little Leaguers won 23-22 against Langruth Friday and face Plumas next. Merchants remain in league with Portage.
The Pine Creek 4 H Combines held their Achievement night on May 19 at 8 pm in Edrans Hall with centennial decor. Fourteen centennial ribbons were awarded by Home Economist Miss Joan Butcher and assistant Mrs. A Pickup. Debbi Manns led a self determined project and Jean Hughson made a pant suit from material provided for her tex-made award. Nine articles advanced to further competition. Rev Uhrini spoke on the Golden Bay. Mrs K Johnson and Mrs H Hughson offered teachers comments. The dress review and woodworking display featuring Brenda Manns was a highlight. Glenda Hughson won a camp spot at Killarney and Portage rally invites were extended. The evening closed with lunch served by members.
Local 4 H members met on May 20 with 31 attendees. They praised Mr Lamb for gym cleanup and sent funds, six tables to the hall, and a note to the leaders association. A junior speaker goes to Carberry, a senior event to MacGregor, and members bring home patterns to Mrs C Tarr. The club will rename Mix n Match and plan a day in Killarney with marching practice at 7 30 p.m. on Wednesday June 17 1970.
Legislation introduced in the Manitoba Legislature would let farmers buy hail insurance from the government as a voluntary option at private-competitive rates. Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw also presented housekeeping amendments to the Agriculture Societies Act removing membership as a grant condition and allowing horse racing at fairs beyond harness racing.
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