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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1974
Page
2
Manitoba's Wild Oat Action Committee targets the province's number one weed problem. They warn many farm sprayers cannot deliver the higher volumes now required by modern herbicides. Issues include small hoses and valves, inadequate mixing, and insufficient agitation. The group plans to press equipment makers for design upgrades.
The Alberta Forest Service halted a major tree planting project aimed at supporting up to three pulp mills in northern Alberta. Snowshoe hares stripped saplings from poplar reforestation areas, causing a rabbit population surge and widespread debarking.
Opposition MLAs warn treasury branches risk permeating Manitoba finance. Liberal Izzy Asper urges repeal of the Treasury Branches Act and hints credit unions could replace near banks with government help. Deputy Conservative Harry Enns questions the plan amid union opposition and a brief from credit union leaders.
The Garrison irrigation project in North Dakota gained $1.8 million more in House Appropriations Committee action, part of a $10.5 million request for the fiscal year. The project would irrigate 250,000 acres at over 400 million dollars total, with Canadian concerns over salt-laden water crossing into Manitoba. Negotiations with Canada are planned this summer to adjust the plan and impurities reaching Canadian waters.
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker told reporters at an aircraft news conference that if Progressive Conservative leader Robert Stanfield doesn't lead the government after the July 8 federal election he can't win. He likened Stanfield to holding four aces in a poker game and warned Liberal opponents face strong opposition nationally as New Democrats back Trudeau.
Manitoba agriculture committee approved amendments to Bill 43 tightening warranty periods to two years and allowing the Farm Machinery Board to pursue cases through full legal action if justified. The act creates a 300000 dollar fund for claims and permits dealers to contribute instead of posting bonds.
Dr Robert White of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns the world is near the limit of its fishery potential. He urges cooperation on ten federal and international levels to ensure current supply and future conservation.
Insurance Minister Bill Uruski told the Legislature that Manitoba will begin selling all forms of general insurance next year, excluding bail and life coverage. The province will offer coverage from fire and property damage to livestock and burglary as part of amendments to the Automobile Insurance Act, soon renamed the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act.
The Anglican Diocese of Toronto voted 248 to 211 to admit women to the priesthood, with Bishop L S Garnsworthy noting hesitation remains and no Canadian bishop will ordain a woman until there is a common mind among clergy and laity. The debate highlighted broader questions of church reform and gender roles.
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