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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
1
The RCMP seek public help to locate Howard Wallmow of Litchfield Minnesota who is travelling in Manitoba. He is urged to contact the nearest RCMP detachment about an urgent family matter.
The rural municipality of North Norfolk must notify the public of Malathion use for forest tent caterpillar control and Dimethoate for grasshopper control. Applicants must inform the commission by year's end if the program will continue next year.
The Manitoba Wildlife Federation with 140 affiliates protests Hon H Bostrom's 1976 no deer hunting decision. They dispute population figures, call for more poacher prosecutions, urge seasonal hunting as a herd control measure, and criticize limited communication with officials ahead of the 32nd annual convention at Brandon in June 2026.
Health minister Laurent Desjardins announces a westward live virus surveillance plan coordinated by Preventive Medical Services. Sentinel chicken flocks will be deployed in late May across Thompson, Virden, Swan River, Delta Marsh, St. Pierre, Melita, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Altona, Killarney, Steinbach, Arborg, Lac du Bonnet, Dauphin and Stonewall with monthly blood sampling, rising to bi weekly if activity increases. Additional live trapping sites include the University of Manitoba, Charleswood, Selkirk, and six more flocks to monitor mosquitoes. Conservation and health authorities from the University of Manitoba, City of Winnipeg and province oversee the effort.
Manitoba health officials outline a six site program to trap and test Culex tarsalis mosquitoes for encephalitis. University of Manitoba entomology staff collect specimens while the Veterinary Services Branch and Cadham Public Health Laboratory handle sentinel flocks and testing. Historic 1975 patterns show annual summer threats, with prior aerial spraying and horse monitoring aiding early warning. New staff additions join trapping efforts as the season begins.
Bill Moncur received the 1976 Development Hall of Fame Award at a spring conference and awards banquet of the Red River Valley Historical Society held May 14 and 15 at Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota. Accompanied by Mrs. Bill Moncur and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Black of Brandon, the event recognized his work with William Moncur and the Manitoba Agriculture Museum. The society, founded a decade ago to preserve Red River Valley heritage across Manitoba Minnesota and the Dakotas, maintains its main office in Moorhead.
Dry weather aids early seeding as Victoria weekend drew many away. Caterpillars threaten fruit trees and ornamentals. call Municipal Weed Control if infestations exceed a can of raid. MacGregor care home project gains 15 beds. Eunice Sims earns Board of Regents gold medal in Education at University of Winnipeg.
Excerpts from the Carberry News Express note Mr. Stinson’s three new Hampton Street residences nearing completion. Built by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Gilroy’s grandfather, with speculation about painting, insurance issues at Mr. Cook’s store, and local businesses Barry’s Barber Shop and two North Railway Street stores.
The department announces two new grasses Prairieland Altai wild rye and Cabree Russian wildrye. Prairieland extends grazing season into winter with good nutritive value and snow-clearance by cattle. Cabree offers seed retention and shatter resistance to reduce harvest losses.
The RCMP issued guidance amid rising bicycle use, urging riders to follow Manitoba highway rules. Key points include riding single file, signaling turns, using reflectors and lights, avoiding sidewalk riding, and walking bikes across busy intersections to reduce accidents.
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