Austin News Highlights Spring Weather and Local Events
The Austin column notes unusually warm, dry spring weather and signs of mud drying. It reports visits from Winnipeg residents, a Portage guest, and a Vancouver trip. Events include Manitoba Derby tickets sale, the Austin Carnival on March 17, CFRY radio notices, and a Manitoba Wrestling Championship update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
Ronald McMillan
Terri Wyn
Robbie Friesen
C. Ciastko
Winnipeg
Mabel Wells
Carberry
McMillan
John Powers
Gordon Hay
Vancouver
B.C
Wm. Rawlings
Portage
E. Dahmer
Mark
Robinson
Freinds
Isbel Poyser
Brandon
Manitoba
Austin
CFRY
Ron Amann
MacGregor Collegiate
Lake Head
Walker
Virden
Miniota
A. Corneillie
Recreation Club
Importing Foreign Cattle Proves Highly Lucrative in Canada
Importing foreign cattle for breeding has become a highly profitable Canadian business. Exotic breeds enter North America mainly via Canada, with investors eyeing Charolais Limousins Simmentals and Fleckvieh. The new beef grading system favors lean meat, prompting farmers to upgrade stock, while Canadian quarantine facilities constrain supply and protect against disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Canada
France
Switzerland
Germany
Austria
Manitoba
Charlie Said
Winnipeg
St. Pierre
Newfoundland
Grosseye
Gulf of St. Lawrence
U.S
Europe
Grain-handling study area chosen in Northwest Manitoba
A region north and west of Brandon to the Saskatchewan border was selected for a specialized study to propose changes in the grain-handling system aimed at saving farmers money. Dr. Donald Dever announced at a two day seminar that a committee including major elevator firms, railways, a producer, and a provincial representative will be formed to examine modernization and cost reductions amid rising shipping costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Saskatchewan
Donald Dever
Canada Grains Council
Winnipeg
Dever
Canada
Australia
Prairies
Provincial minister warns CAS must show community support to avoid takeover
Health minister Rene Toupin warns Winnipeg Children’s Aid Society faces provincial takeover if it cannot sustain community backing as United Way funding declines. He notes nearly all CAS funding now comes from government and questions whether a privately incorporated board can remain independent. He urges demonstrable local support to guide future decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Children’s Aid Society
Rene Toupin
Health and Social Development
United Way
Children’s Aid Society
Toupin
Manitoba Labor Survey Tracks Minimum Wage Rise Effects
The Manitoba Department of Labour surveys about 400 businesses to assess the impact of raising the minimum hourly wage from 1.65 to 1.75 last October. Labor Minister A R Paulley said the Minimum Wage Board is reviewing the level and may still allow another increase this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Name Change for Federal Grain to Federal Industries Ltd
Federal Grain Ltd. announces a name change to Federal Industries Ltd. Directors say the new name better describes current and future activities after selling all elevator and grain-handling facilities to Prairie Wheat Pools a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grain Ltd
Federal Industries Ltd
Prairie Wheat Pools
MacGregor Locals Share Weekend Visitors and News
Winnipeg visitors include Mr and Mrs Peter Bernusny and Mr and Mrs Bill Fewchuck with family, plus Sunday guests of George Corrigal. Manitoba Seed Growers meeting attended in Winnipeg. Old grain elevator moved. concern raised about future site. Married couple Bill Zonneveld and Laurie Frank celebrated nuptials. Various other weekend visits noted among local residents and families in MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bernusny
Winnipeg
Bill Fewchuck
Lockport
W. Dolessi
George Corrigal
H. Dankesreiter
M. Smith
Manitoba Seed Growers
W. Sparrow
Chester Cairns
Portage
Lynda Snaith
Vicky
Travis
Bonnie Legg
Bill Zonneveld
Laurie Frank
Hoss Templeton
Kate Young
Tattersall
Sidney
Gordon Nohlgren
Selkirk
Gordon
Helen Nohlgren
A. Nicholls
Gail
Howard, Jayson
Karen
Assistance Sought for Pelican Lake Regulation Plan
Conservative MLA McGill urged Manitoba to fund regulation of Pelican Lake 30 miles southeast of Brandon, citing tourism potential. He pressed during debate on Mines estimates, asking the government to take responsibility for control structures. Green said no special aid, suggesting winter works grants to cover an estimated 25 000 to 30 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGu
Manitoba
Pelican Lake
Brandon
McGill
Brandon West
Sidney Green
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MacGregor
Earl Kehler
Drew Chant
Darren Borton
Rich Olfert
Robert Wiebe
Barry ‘MacDonald
Darren Frank
Darren Klippenstein
Kenton Glesbrecht
Grant Noble
Darrel Koop
Ken Klippenstein
Harvey Nichol
Mark McGregor
Glen Purkess
Lyle Pogue
Doug Noble
Austin News
Lalani
Stewart Erwin
Salisbury House of Canada Ltd
Salisbury Stock Farms
J. R. Singleton
Federal Agriculture Department
Northwest Man
London
Frankfurt
Tolannan
Lamont Travel Service
CAS
Cotman
Red ‘Cross
Gilmour
Pinawa
Flo
Bob English
United Grain Growers
Gladstone
Man
Legion Hall
Bill Wallace
Monsanto OF
John Harapiak
Western Co-Op Fertilizers Limited
Rtage JY Revelstore
Portage LA Prairie
Ted Moorman
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