Canadians Set July 8 Polls After Liberal Defeat
Prime Minister Trudeau announced elections for July 8 after his minority Liberal government fell in the Commons. Nomination days are June 10 for some northern ridings and June 17 for others. A Cabinet session approved the dissolution order and Trudeau planned to caucus on the campaign start.
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Trudeau
Jules Leger
Government House
Sussex Drive
Mayfield
Toronto
Mr. Trudeau
Mr. Leger
Victoria Day Observance Guides Manitoba Offices
Manitoba government offices will close Monday May 20 to observe Victoria Day. Labor Minister A Pausley urged businesses to grant employees the day off or provide compensating time. Workers required to work receive holiday pay and time and a half if eligible, with details from the Employment Standards Division.
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Manitoba
Labor
A. Pausley
Paulley
Victoria Day
Employment Standards Division
Labor Department
Norquay
Manitoba Grasshopper Forecast Remains High
Manitoba entomologists warn the grasshopper forecast stays elevated with 5,500 square miles of farm land expected to infest this year. Eggs laid last fall could hatch mid to late May if weather turns warm, with pockets of severe infestation in the Red River Valley and areas south and east of Oak Lake toward the U.S. border.
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Manitoba
Dave Smith
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Red River Valley
Gladstone
Neepawa
Oak Lake
Melita
Souris
Treesbank-Stockton
Austin 8th Annual Sportsman's Dinner Highlights
The 8th annual Austin Sportsman's Dinner drew good attendance on April 26 despite warm weather. Rev E Mellafont gave the blessing at roast beef dinner. Emcee Alex Beresford hosted. guest speakers were Ken Stephenson and Ron Castelano. Officials present included Raymond Jones and Reeve Jim Duncan. A Q and A followed, with Ken Stephenson addressing hockey demand, followed by film of Canada Russia games.
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E. Mellafont
Alex Beresford
Ken Stephenson
Jet Defenceman
Ron Castelane
Old Timers Hockey Club
Danny Rintoul
Scott Smart
Henry Leoppky
Dick Carrothers
Lou Carrothers
Jim Carrothers
Raymond Jones
Recreation Association of
Austin
Ron North
North Norfolk
Jim Duncan
Ron Castelano
Ken
Whitemud Watershed seeds 10000 acres of forage aid
The Whitemud Watershed Conservation District will seed 10000 acres of forage this year with a forage seed assistance program aiding 250 farmers. The district covers 65 percent of seed costs, totaling about 78000 dollars at current prices. Additional programs include shelterbelt works, small dam approvals, and gully stabilization projects shaping watershed outcomes.
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Whitemud Watershed
Whitemud
Westbourne
Whitemud Watershed Soil Conservation Appeal
A pamphlet urges farmers in the Whitemud Watershed to adopt soil conservation practices to prevent erosion. Gully fill, cover crops, and wind erosion controls are highlighted as ways to restore productive land, reduce sediment in streams, and protect downstream communities. Information is available from the Water Resources office in Neepawa and local Ag Reps.
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Whitemud
Water Resources Office
Neepawa
Hospital Aid News Meeting Details and Upcoming Events
The MacGregor Hospital Aid held a April 30 meeting at 8 p.m. at Mrs Marg McKelay's home with 14 present. Vice President Neula Foley chaired. Final plans were made for the May 9 event. Foley reported on the regional Carberry meeting. The annual meeting is set for June 4 at Helen Dankesreiter's home. The group thanks all donors and helpers.
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Macaregor Hospital Aid
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Notre Dame College
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