Bend Promises Tax Overhaul at Portage Nomination
Manitoba Liberal leader R W Bend spoke at a Portage la Prairie nominating meeting for Gordon Johnston promising a study of the tax structure and potential cuts to reduce taxes. He criticized Premier Weir’s government for integrity issues and argued the Liberal party has a two year mandate. A June 23 TV debate between Weir and Bend was announced, dubbed "Grimm's Fairy Tales."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W
Bobby) Bend
Manitoba
Teadher
Portage la Prairie
Gordon Johnston
Bend
Weir
NDP
Mr. Bend
Ottawa
Liberal
Bond
MacGregor plans borrowing for a community centre bylaw
The Village of MacGregor proposes By-law No. 209 to borrow 31000 for a community centre in partnership with North Norfolk Rural Municipality. Debentures will fund the project and the vote on By-law 209 is set for June 26, 1969, at Memorial Hall, with pre-meeting and vote-summing sessions scheduled in late June.
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MacGregor
North Norfolk
Nange
Manitoba
North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society
Municipal Board of Manitoba
Fence Muet
Bagot district notices and social updates
A village bulletin reports minor storm fallout with scattered branches but no major damage. Local farm expansion includes A W Kalberg building a large cattle barn west of the village. Numerous families report colds, gardens are busy planting, and welcoming notes mark new residents Brian Murray 18 and the Paryniuk farm purchase. Mrs W Paryniuk is moving to Portage and a 50th wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs W G Burch is planned June 8 in Trinity auditorium Portage la Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Murray
Parynuik
Cecil Nichol
Harvey Smith
Brandon
B. Nichol
G. Acastor
Winnipeg
W. Paryniuk
Portage
W. G. Burch
Portage la Prairie
Bagot
Trinity Auditorium
Tupper St. S
Henry Sharpe
Central Butte
Sask
E. T. Nichol
Nichol
Sam Nichol
West Central Manitoba drainage plan eyed for White Mud River
Dori Bjarnarson reeve of Westbourne RM and Alan Nebbs from Neepawa outlined flooding problems along the White Mud River system. Local officials back a Keyes storage reservoir as a first step in a regional control program and will discuss with Natural Resources Minister Marty Enns on June 10, with Sentral Plains Inc. invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dori Bjarnarson
Westbourne
Alan Nebbs
Neepawa
Whitemud
Keyes
Marty Enns
Hartford and Currie News social roundup and events
Mr and Mrs C Carson of Portage and Mrs Eileen Crouch of Burnaby were visitors with Mr and Mrs A Gourlay. Mrs S Thompson visited Elsie Thompson at Oakville and enjoyed tea. Mr and Mrs D McDougall and family returned from Toronto. Various Sunday visits followed including H Jonasson and Doug, A Andres and Cameron, and the McDougalls. Currie Sewing Ladies met with eight members hosted by X Thompson. Donations included ten dollars to Retarded Children. Plastic bottles donated to the association for a raffle benefiting MacGregor Hospital. Next meeting at Mrs Donnie McDougall’s home. Sunday visitors at T Rintoul’s included Mrs Margaret Landers, P Henry, H Henry, H Schroeder and families for Robert’s first birthday on June 1.
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C. Carson
Portage
Eileen Crouch
Burnaby, B.C
A. Gourlay
X. Thompson
Currie Sewing Ladies
Association
MacGregor Hospital
Donnie McDougall
T. Rintoul
Margaret Landers
P. Henry
H. Henry
H. Schroeder
Robert
Premier Promotes North Manitoba Growth and Agriculture Policy
Premier Walter Weir told a Portage la Prairie audience that Manitoba will seek federal aid to develop the north and expand hydro power and agriculture. He urged changing farming mindset, pursuing renewables, and aligning production costs with global competitors, while highlighting elderly housing progress and a tax‑balanced budget approach ahead of the June 25 election.
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Government of
Manitoba
Walter Weir
Portage la Prairie
Harvey A. Carmichael
Weir
Government of Canada
United States
Canada
Steinbach
Winnipeg
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Department
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Mr. Bond
McMaster
Varny
A.D
Bagot News
Ourong
A.W. Kalberg
Ken Holliday
Mrs. C. Rands
Central Plains
Hartford and Currie News
J. Smith
S. Thompson
Elsie Thompson
Oakville
Mrs. D. McDougall
Billy
Lori
Sherri
Toronto
H. Jonasson
Doug of
A. Andres
Cameron
W. McDougall
McIntosh
Allan McDougall
Premier
Northern Development
Cickens
Erler
George le Oe Lis
Optometrist
Gladstone
Returning Officer's Office
Main Street
Carberry
A. C. Benson
Brown Ave
Errol A. Berry
Fish Derby
Jackson’s Lake
Derby
Ivance
Herald Office
Roy Smith Servie Rry
North Norfolk-MacGregor Wildlife Association
LIONS
The
MacGregor Lions Club
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