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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
2
A Christian Science Monitor critique notes beavers fall short of ideal as engineers and woodsmen yet still prove valuable. It cites examples from Berlin New Hampshire to Arizona where beaver dams enhance water storage, soil moisture, and wildlife habitats, underscoring the animal’s conservation role.
The article argues that quality of life now includes environmental care and durable goods, not just material wealth. It urges shifting from Gross National Product growth to quality production, citing pollution control, housing, and sustainable manufacturing as priorities for a qualitative expansion in society.
A double ring ceremony on June 6 1970 at Mayfair United Church Saskatoon united Olga Phyllis Moskwa and Constable Dennis Roger McIntosh in marriage officiated by Rev S Dingwall. Bridesmaid gowns blue brocade and bouquets of blue and white carnations. Groom's party red serge with ushers and a reception at Leisureland. Out of town guests listed from Cranbrook Flaxcombe MacGregor Calgary Dauphin Portage la Prairie and more.
Central Plains Inc board on June 11 at Portage headquarters kept the corporation from political involvement in auto insurance while supporting public operation on the local level for economic and social reasons. Clarence Riach was ordered to attend future meetings to maintain the status quo with no commitments. The discussion followed Portage la Prairie Chamber of Commerce correspondence urging regional boards to engage. President Henry Arthur noted farmers’ long past requests for government plans and hinted labor groups favor such schemes, but emphasized avoiding political participation. The board also backed funds to small services through the Manitoba Development Fund via WestMan Regional Council, noting broader federal IBD terms and a separate agricultural fund. Ted Dupley urged expanding fund terms to help small-town business. In other business, a summer student was approved to survey watershed and flooding needs, with wages funded by government. A full-time assistant for Clarence Riach was approved, with details to be announced after negotiations.
Premier Ed Schreyer introduced first reading of the Human Rights Act bill in the Manitoba Legislature. The act would empower a cabinet appointed commission to initiate court action against discrimination by landlords and employers, with fines up to 500 for individuals and up to 1000 for groups. The act covers race creed religion color nationality ancestry or class and includes sex discrimination in employment. It aims to educate as well as enforce, creating a climate with less discrimination. Courts could order employers to pay former employees what they would have earned if they had stayed on the job.
Brandon plans to ask Manitoba authority for 2,000,000 in federal funds for public housing. City council approved 1,000,000 for old age homes and funds for 50 low rental units nearing completion amid 200 plus applications. The city also approved selling a downtown half-block site to the province for 105,000 for a five storey government services building.
Two bills amending the Brandon charter advanced to third reading in the Manitoba Legislature. One would add 1045 acres from Cornwallis RM to Brandon, the other would allow mutual use of facilities between Brandon city and Brandon school district. Ed McGill introduced both bills, with other acts on Winnipeg St James Assiniboia and Transcona elections, and water control acts awaiting royal assent.
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