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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1973
Page
2
The piece notes how depopulated rural areas leave marginal land uncultivated yet potentially viable for tree planting. It cites the shift to machinery reducing risk on poor soil and suggests reclaiming idle land for forestry to become an asset. It also references Canadian aid efforts to Vietnam and volunteer clothing reuse programs.
Professor Eugene Aujaleu forecasts health in the 1980s with measles mumps and migraines largely vanishing while colds persist. He envisions artificial organs, denied central nervous system replacement, and fewer infections but rising neuroses and persistent cardiovascular concerns.
Chief David Ahenakew president of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians calls the occupation at Wounded Knee meaningless and crazy and says armed conflict is ridiculous. He favors responsible action and discussion even if lengthy and rejects Metis leader Jim Sinclair’s talk of possible confrontation.
Altona Manitoba reports that Co-op Vegetables Oils Ltd raises sunflower seed payments to 5.5 cents per pound starting March 1, with an interim 1.5 cent top-up for prior deliveries. Storage and freight averages apply under the equalization plan. Cheques exceeding one million dollars will be mailed to about two thousand growers in March.
Health Minister Rene Toupin said Manitoba faces a cut of about 3.8 to 3.9 million in Ottawa cost sharing if the province expands coverage to nursing homes under its compulsory health plan. He noted Ottawa still pays part of acute hospital costs and may reclassify nursing home beds to gain funds. He urged Ottawa to provide more health funds despite prior futile negotiations and vowed to press on with the plan.
The Manitoba Minimum Wage Board heard two briefs at its first public hearing. Brandon Chamber of Commerce urged no or small gradual wage hikes, citing a 90 business survey with 56 opposed to increases and concerns over closures higher prices and unemployment. Brandon Labor Council urged a livable wage of at least 2.25 an hour, called for same pay for under 18 and disclosure of hourly rates for salaries. The board, appointed by Russell Paulley, will report findings to the minister.
The Electoral Boundaries Commission heard 23 briefs Friday opposing its plan to abolish Lisgar. Thelma Forbes warned the move would redraw west and east Lisgar across the Assiniboine River, while MP Jack Murta cited 2,400 opposition notices. Critics argued rural representation and trading patterns were ignored. The proposal would fold Lisgar into Portage riding.
Alberta Indian Education Centre official Mervin Wolfley warned at an Indian youth conference that a Wounded Knee like crisis could happen in Alberta unless Indigenous youth act now. Bobby Breaker urged free education as a right and criticized assimilation. He called for on reserve schools staffed by Indians with curricula focused on Aboriginal history and culture.
A whist drive will be held in the Manor on Thursday March 29 at 8 pm. United Fellowship Circle formed group of the UC will hold a noon luncheon in MacGregor United Church Hall on Wednesday April 18 from 11 30 am to 1 pm. MacGregor 4 H Club are holding their achievement on April 3 at 7 30 pm in the Collegiate. Everyone welcome.
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