Ronald Re-elected Sugar Beet Growers Leader in Manitoba
W A Ronald of Portage la Prairie was re elected president of the Sugar Beet Growers Association of Manitoba for a 12th straight term at the 34th annual meeting in Winnipeg. More than 300 growers attended as the president spoke on sugar prices beet growing and cooperation with sugar company officials. The event honored high yielders and noted a long term profitable agreement with the sugar company. Ralph King of Morden urged east west Canadians to unite for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ronald
Portage la Prairie
Sugar Beet Growers Association of
Manitoba
Ronald
Growers’ Association
Winnipeg
Growers’ Board of
Best Growers’ Association
W. H. Hetherington
Alberta
Canada
United States
W. Willison
Manitoba Sugar Company
A. Leoppky
Niverville
W.A. Ronald
J. F. Loewen
Steinbach
Loewen
Ralph King
Morden
Enns Accuses Harassment Over Crown Land Lease
Manitoba MLA Harry Enns charges harassment by Agriculture Department officials over his 2000 acre crown land lease. He warns the land-lease program could push private farms toward state control over 15 years, while Premier Schreyer and minister Askiw dispute the claim and defend the policy as aiding new farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Enns
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Enns
Sam Askiw
Askiw
Ed Schreyer
Uskiw Should Resign Ottawa MP Calls For Resignation
Conservative MP Jack Murta says Manitoba MP Uskiw attempted to mislead farmers on federal feed grain policy. He cites a farmers poll as steering support toward provincial control and a Wheat Board shift. Murta urges Uskiw to resign for misleading Manitoba farmers and blocking clear grain delivery choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Murta
Lisgar
Manitoba
Sam Uskiw
Murta
Askiw
Wheat Board
Federal Marketing Agency
Provincial Wheat Board
Asper disputes Manitoba budget and jobs plans
Liberal leader Izzy Asper voiced mixed reaction to Manitoba's 894.5 million budget. He supported drug subsidies and child care aid but criticized higher spending, no new jobs programs, and potential tax/royalty shifts. He warned the budget worsens debt by 700 million and could curb mining exploration. A separate note mentions a bald eagle born at Washington National Zoo in 173.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izzy Asper
Manitoba
Asper
Ieader
Washington’s
National Zoo
Five Year Urban Plan Outlined in Commons
Urban Affairs Minister Ron Basford announced a 100 million fund to run from 1975-76 to 1980-81 for two year urban demonstration programs. Projects cover housing sewage treatment recycling and public transportation with input from universities industry and government. The plan faces opposition as a potential joke, while nine member advisory committee headed by Dr Kenneth Hare will screen proposals and guide funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Basford
The
Commons
Social Credit
Ed Broadbent
Ndp-Oshawa Whitby
Basford
Kenneth Hare
University of Toronto
Hare
Urban Affairs Department
Canada
Vancouver
MLAs Attend Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon
Manitoba Legislature will adjourn April 3 for one day to attend the 1974 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at Brandon. The House traditionally adjourns for the single day to permit MLAs to visit the Keystone Centre. This year's fair runs from April 1 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon
Keystone Centre
Delta Marsh Rehabilitation Plan Aims to Restore Wildlife
Canada and Manitoba sign a five year, 3.2 million dollar wetlands program for Delta Marsh north of Portage la Prairie. The plan, led by Jack Davis and Sidney Green, will share costs, involve public committees, acquire land, build facilities, and improve water control and vegetation management across five marsh units including Centre and Lake Francis.
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Americas
Delta Marsh
Portage la Prairie
Jack Davis
Sidney Green
Manitoba
Delta
West Marsh
Centre Marsh
East Marsh
Osprey Hunters Reach Across Seas for Fish
A description of the osprey as an aerial fisherman with world wide distribution. It dives from the air and sometimes submerges to grasp fish with long sharp talons. The outer toe is reversible and the feet are equipped with sharp spicules.
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Wes
Beet Growers
Uskiw
Ottawa
Red River Community College
Joan McDonald R.R
Men’s Hydro Parkas
Doey
Marsh World
Trimble’s
Royal Road
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