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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
7
Agriculture Minister Douglas Watt told the Manitoba Legislature that milk in Greater Winnipeg contains more DDT than milk elsewhere in the province but the level is not enough to pose a health hazard. He noted pastures likely exposed to city spraying and reduced residual insecticide use at dairies.
Manitoba opposition leader Gil Molgat urged government to announce clear policy on the Tar Geted Economic Development commission report. He demanded immediate steps including a standing Legislature committee, private sector input, an Ottawa Manitoba affairs office, and in‑province actions while noting 30,000 workers aged 25 to 44 have left the province since 11 years of PC government.
EDMONTON CP reports soils expert C C Cranston predicts production costs for field crops will rise by more than a third by 1980, yet prices received may not follow. He cites 1966 Alberta average costs at 22.47 per acre, with 1980 projection near 36. Efficient, low cost energy for livestock feed becomes crucial for viable operations, amid talk of automation and shifted pasture practices.
Insurance agent Nelson Shoemaker told the Manitoba Legislature the province should provide hail insurance. He warned he would lose commissions but argued it would help farmers facing costs. He supported a motion by Sam Askiw asking to extend crop insurance to vegetables and potatoes. Debate was adjourned by Agriculture Minister J Douglas Watt.
Three of Manitoba's four major fish processing firms will shut down amid uncertainty over a proposed fish marketing board. NDP leader Russ Pailey cited industry objections to insufficient information about the new scheme during a Manitoba Legislature debate. Industry Minister Sid Vavilak said one plant closed as redundant. A bill establishing the board is due for second reading.
The Manitoba government reached a halfway point with the opposition at a legislative committee hearing on northern hydro electric development. The debate focused on recording proceedings about Churchill River diversion and Southern Indian Lake flooding, with a compromise offering verbal submissions and witness cross examination to be recorded.
Attorney-General Sterling Lyon moved to speed the House pace with morning afternoon and evening sittings six days a week and scrap private members' days. MLAs Larry Desjardins and Peter Fox debated the plan, arguing for better planning and longer sessions to avoid rush and ensure oversight. Debate to continue.
The Manitoba Milk Control Board authorized a three-cent increase in the price of a quart of milk for home delivery, bringing the price to 32 cents per quart. A board spokesman said the order will be issued June 1.
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