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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1975
Page
1
A Prairie farmer’s glance at pocket gophers in Manitoba’s fields, describing the Dakota pocket gopher’s burrowing habits and pests’ impact on hay meadows and pastures, with note of a Manitoba agriculture pamphlet on the species.
At a special meeting Rural Municipality of North Norfolk council passed a motion to reduce the speed limit on PTH 1 from 65 to 45 mph near Austin to ease traffic risks at the south exit to the Village and north exit to commercial areas. The council also urged extensive road maintenance on PR 352 and major works on PRs 242 383 and 350 and discussed paving Clifford Road and Government Road to PTH 4. A tour of the municipality is planned for June 23.
A 70 mph gust battered Carman and Morden Manitoba causing damaged roofs and sheds. Rain and hail damaged Bortons store front, trees fell, and a plane at the local airport suffered wing damage. Crops and a maple tree picnic vanished. recovery crews worked on roadways and foundations.
About 59 seniors will graduate in a Friday ceremony at MacGregor Collegiate Institute. A supper for graduates and parents precedes the exercises in the school auditorium with Dr. Glenn Morris of the University of Manitoba delivering the address. The event includes student elections and notes on staff changes and course room plans for September.
The regular Bevery meeting of the Village of MacGregor Council was held June 9 with all members present and Mayor Lye presiding. A motion passed to send representatives to the Central Municipal District convention in Holland on June 17. Councillor Borton noted no new fire engine would be delivered. Don Barber discussed the 1975 street improvement program. Other business included authorizing additional office equipment for the secretary treasurer and a report to the Health Unit about the lagoon.
Percy Pearson once Austin Postmaster is remembered for 25 years at the Winnipeg main office. The tale recalls his pride in clocks and furniture, the 1944 start in postal service, and changes from horse sleigh mail routes to air mail. A commemorative scroll signed by the Prime Minister marks his service.
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