Referendum Aftermath in MacGregor and Rural Manitoba
The Manitoba referendum produced a mixed outcome with 19 of 33 divisions opposing the single district plan. Premier Roblin faces a method to protect rural divisions, while turnout averaged 30 percent, casting doubt on the referendum’s mandate. MacGregor and Gladstone supported the change, but many rural districts and Pine Creek voted against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roblin
Greater
Winnipeg
Pine Creek
MacGregor
Gladstone
Parental Authority in Canada Aims at Adult Readiness
The article argues Canadian families are guiding youth toward mature independence with respect and example rather than domination. It notes increased parental responsiveness to youth opinions, use of family consultation sessions, and input from older children who understand school pressures and younger siblings, countering the notion that rebellion dominates.
Abolition group eyed to target word tied to Manitoba
A suggested movement to ban a certain word linked to Manitoba and Winnipeg’s Pan-American Games surfaces. The Centennial Corporation labels the term an obvious reference to Manitoba as a fun place, prompting concerns about government action and public ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Centennial Corporation
Winnipeg
The Old Swimming Hole at MacGregor
William H. Little recalls the old swimming hole north west of town near the creek, its silted shallow water, and the social rules that kept girls out until after May 24. He laments its disappearance as a sign of a changing world while noting possible benefits of a public pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Collin
Andrew Briscoe
MacGregor
William H. Little
Brantford
Ont
Unemployed Get Faster Help for Moving to Jobs
Michael Starr and David Orlikow welcomed government moves to revise the manpower mobility program. The plan now offers nonrepayable grants to move unemployed workers without four month wait and adds a $500 housing move grant plus a four week travel support grant up to 40 dollars weekly for three or more dependents. Critics say the $500 home sale grant remains inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchand
Tempoiny
Michael Starr
Ontario
David Orlikow
NDP
Winnipeg North
Plans for Consumer Department Eyeing formation abroad
Government plans to form a consumer and corporate affairs department within weeks to replace and expand the registrar-general's functions under a new minister. The move follows pressure from the Senate price committee and would consolidate consumer protection activities now spread across health, welfare, agriculture, fisheries, and trade and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registrar-General’s Department
Guy Favreau
Senate Commons
Departments of Health and Welfare
Agriculture, Fisheries and Trade and Commerce
Department of Consumer and Corporate
Newspapers Reflect Opinion Not Influence Says Leader
John Sandon of Montreal, president of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association, argues modern weeklies reflect public opinion by engaging with citizens in daily life. He notes weekly editors can sample views more deeply, counters presses that weeklies are declining, and cites rising circulation as proof of ongoing influence.
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John Sandon
Montreal
Canadian Weekly Newspapers’ Association
Ottawa
Sandon
CWNA
Vietnam
Younger Ladies Urged To Join Church Groups
Mrs. John Robertson of Kitchener Ontario urged younger women to join Anglican Church Women groups. She spoke to delegates at Rupert's Land Diocese about a rebranded national board and the need for women with business and commercial experience to lead church work.
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John Robertson
Kitchener
Ont
National Board of Anglican Church Women
Anglican Church
Rupert's Land
Alex Musker
Tday
Pusi
Ues
Musker
E. R. Bagley
Toronto
National Board
Canada
Crash Helmets To Be Regulated By CSA
Canadian Standards Association committee chairman R A Hadfield said mandatory material standards for motorcycle crash helmets should be in place by July 1, 1968. The committee, with members from Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg, met to discuss required materials. Winnipeg police inspector Neil Clarke noted some current helmet parts disintegrate in collisions.
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Canadian Standards Association Committee
R. A. Hadfield
Hadfield
CSA
Edmonton
Vancouver
Victoria
Ottawa
Toronto
Winnipeg
Neil Clarke
Winnipeg Police Traffic Department
Alberta lawmakers propose changes to liquor laws
Alberta Legislature introduced two bills on first reading to allow home production of limited quantities of beer and wine, permit full mixed drinking in Edmonton and Calgary beverage rooms, room service by the glass, extended weekend hours, and special New Year’s Eve openings. Discretion remains with the Alberta Liquor Control Board and appeals are clarified for license suspensions.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
Alberta Liquor Control Board
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the Macgregor Herald
Pupis
Macuregur Herald
United States
Athens
Allen McGregor
Queen Victoria
Air
Consumer Department
Laneton
Denial Pharmacy
Florist
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