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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1970
Page
3
The North Norfolk and District Agricultural Society adds new classes to the prize list with entries across preserves, baked goods, crochet, and junior divisions. Read the Herald for full class details and contact the fair board secretary for information.
Canada will stage the 17th annual plowing championships at Portage la Prairie on June 24 and 25. Seven provincial teams will compete with Western Canada and Manitoba deciding day one and the national title on day two. Manitoba’s Alex McCombie said World Plowing Organization rules apply with plowing in the morning and sod in the afternoon, followed by a banquet and a chance to join the 1971 world match in Denmark.
The Manitoba Legislature faced a brief storm as opposition MLAs pressed Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw about reports claiming insurers use racial and social criteria in setting auto insurance rates. Uskiw acknowledged some remarks but sought context, noting unclear current practices and declining to name a company.
North Norfolk Centennial observance gathers at Austin Agricultural Museum Grounds with multiple churches participating. Sunday schedule lists Sunday School and worship across MacGregor and Austin congregations, joined by Rev. Harold Ritchie Rev. A J Hall Rev. Tom Bailey and others. Special speaker Hon Walter Dinsdale to attend.
Brandon Community Services Council opens a youth hostel for males at International House and females at the YWCA. A $1 nightly charge covers bed laundry shower and breakfast. Up to three nights stay. Pilot project with potential permanent quarters next year.
A distinctive Calgary souvenir last week featured an eight ounce bag of wheat with an inscription praising western wheat and Canada. The message underscores wheat's role in history and progress. Signed by premiers Thatcher Strom Schreyer and promoter Watson, Calgary serves as a test market with plans to extend to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Osaka Japan.
Municipal Affairs Minister Howard Pawley says government auto insurance will be the major issue in Manitoba's next general election. He rejects a two year trial and delaying vote, insisting the scheme be implemented now with an election later for voters to decide.
A Mrs Vermevue orer will be held in MacGregor Memorial Hall on Friday June 19 at 8 30 p m in honor of Miss Colleen Pogue Everyone welcome
A 21 year old Canadian Forces private was sentenced to two years less a day in Brandon Correctional Institute after a Thursday conviction for causing death and bodily harm through criminal negligence. The driver’s licence was suspended for two years due to a highway accident last November that killed Pierre Joseph Sylvestre of Redvers, Sask. The court was told a blood alcohol reading.
Wishart's Service advertises contact number 857 5468 replacing former Wilman Motors and notes Repair-Auto Service at Eighth Street and Saskatoon Avenue in the West district.
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