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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 11, 1961
Page
1
Provincial entomologists say grasshoppers will begin hatching in Manitoba by the final week of May. Development has started and, despite poor weather, progresses where severe infestations are forecast. In the Red River Valley infestations are mainly along roadsides.
The Central Judicial district meeting will be held in MacGregor on Friday, June 23 with the Village of MacGregor and the Rural Municipality of North Norfolk acting jointly as host municipalities. Entomologists warn farmers across Pembina Triangle and Red River Valley to prepare insecticide supplies for potential grasshopper infestations and follow strict residue rules for dairy and beef cattle. Malathion is the recommended pasture insecticide due to its short residual effect, with a seven day grazing wait, while aldrin ayelin nepraenor and toxaphene may be used on grain crops but not on vegetation for livestock.
After two successful showings of the YLS play Highland HicLites plans are underway to tour one more town. A trip to Gladstone is being explored but festival commitments may block. Portage la Prairie is also considered if Gladstone falls through.
Five municipal councils approved the White Mud Watershed District plan while nine opposed it and three passed no bylaw. Minister George Hutton has not decided, weighing establishment, dropping the plan, or a possible referendum though no provision for this exists in the Watershed Act. Several western councils urged a referendum as a compromise.
Municipal councils vote tallies show FOR and AGAINST positions on the White Mud watershed measures. Communities Gladstone Glenella MacGregor North Norfolk Westbourne supported, while Carberry Lake Pew Langford Iton Lansdowne Neepawa Portage la Parkie RM Rosedale opposed. McCreary atinto Odanah did not adopt a bylaw.
MacGregor council approves lowering the village speed limit from 30 to 20 mph after petitions from LODE YLS United Church WA United Church and MacGregor Hospital Aid. The meeting also addresses reservoir fencing costs and other routine items including ownership changes and cemetery funding.
Sixteen troop scouters from Portage and nearby districts including MacGregor completed a basic A training program at St Marys Parish Hall Portage last Tuesday evening. ADC Fred Dyer and DC Jan MacKenzie led three sessions with groups from Portage First Curtis First Macdonald First MacGregor and First Macdonald in attendance.
JD Thiessen of Austin leaves last month for British Honduras to begin a two year term of tax service with Mennonite Central Committee. He will aid medical and agricultural work for Mennonite colonies. MCC coordinates relief and service across the US Canada and 27 countries with volunteers and projects.
More than fifty friends gathered at the Austin United Church lower room on May 8 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Raymer with kitchen gifts. Mrs. S. Young read an address while Mrs. Jean Lowe and Mrs. H. Schroeder helped open presents. Margaret thanked attendees for gifts and kindness, noted child care during repairs, and the event ended with community singing and a lunch served by the Patriotic Club.
Mrs. Carl Bergquist informs The Herald that Mr. and Mrs. Wm Blake of McCreary will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on May 20. They lived north of MacGregor years ago and are well remembered by old time residents. The couple were the first to marry in St Pauls Anglican Church.
Local debate on adopting daylight saving time across North Norfolk municipalities. Supporters say extra evening hours aid gardening and recreation while opponents worry about children bedtime, farming schedules, and travel between Winnipeg Portage and Brandon. Merchants in MacGregor back a unified DST plan.
The MacGregor play in Austin Friday night drew over 400 attendees at the Austin Collegiate auditorium. The Scottish themed setting featured decorations and a Highland scene while performers Tom Satkunes Mike Olite and Bob Briscoe were praised for their work. Proceeds reached 240 dollars with YWO and MacGregor VLS sponsors.
Starting May 9 a 15 minute educational program will air weekly for ten weeks on Channel 7. The noon standard time or 1 to 1 30 p m daylight time slot covers lawns borders foundation plantings shelter belts and landscaping. Mimeographed illustrated material will be available after episodes.
A nine week junior non commissioned officers course at Camp Wainwright Alberta successfully completed. The program trained soldiers for promotion to senior ranks, emphasizing leadership. The graduate serves with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps at Headquarters Western Command in Edmonton Alberta.
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