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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
Toronto brokers association reports an easing recession with higher consumer spending and a pent up demand. They forecast a productive run through mid decade as investment grows with mining up 27 percent housing 23 percent and utilities 12 percent. Inflation cooled to 3.2 percent aiding confidence.
The Royal Canadian Mint plans expansion by 1973 to export coins to some 90 countries lacking their own mints. Demand wanes domestically, prompting new foreign contracts as Singapore and Brazil already buy mint blanks. Mint official Gordon Hunter notes Canada’s copper and nickel costs give an edge over foreign rivals.
The Manitoba Legislature moved toward live broadcasting of house proceedings. A committee recommendation to provide broadcasting facilities to radio and TV stations was approved, with technical standards to be drafted and reviewed by a Speaker-led committee.
The MacGregor Herald reports a massive RCM Police search for five year old Jimmy Rutley of Carberry in Spruce Wood Park from April 16 to 25. About 600 to 800 searchers on weekdays and up to 1,500 on weekends joined volunteers, with feeding services provided in Rehabilitation Camp facilities. The letter, signed by Inspector GC Caldbick, thanks all who aided the extensive operation conducted across Manitoba.
Canada’s unemployment climbed to 660 000 in April, up 8 000 from March, with seasonally adjusted rate at 6.7 percent up from 6.0. Actual unemployment held at 7.8 percent as employment edged up 51 000 to 7,737,000 while the labor force grew by 60,000. Younger workers faced larger gains in job seekers, and analysts noted one month’s wobble can precede a rebound.
The city of Brandon opposed a K Mart incinerator at its new department store project with the Clean Environment Commission backing the stand. A provincial authority made no decision, and Brandon submitted a list of 17 local incinerators urging upgrades or closure.
The article outlines the role of public health nurses in prenatal care and family health. It covers home visits, hospital tours, nutrition, and emotional guidance for mothers and parents, plus the importance of German measles avoidance and early medical supervision through family doctors and school health programs.
Manitoba health and social development overspent its 1970 71 budget by 3.2 million. Health Minister Rene Toupin told the Legislature detailing the department spent 10.3 million more than the 185.9 million spending estimates approved. Revenue exceeded budget by 7.1 million, leaving a 3.2 million shortfall.
Premier Ed Schreyer predicted a capital gains tax for Canada before year end, noting losses must be allowed to shield investors. He argued Canada lacks such a tax among western nations and that financial interests will resist. He cited a royal commission calling the current system inequitable and said the tax could lower many Canadians’ income taxes.
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