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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1976
Page
2
The rector reflects on Remembrance Day’s varied views from youth to elders and skeptics. He argues the day's value lies in hope, God’s life breathed into humanity, and a renewed call to peace through love and spiritual renewal.
The Manitoba Clean Environment Commission issued permits for expanded sewage lagoon systems in the rural municipality of Tache and the town of Morden. Conditions require measures to minimize offensive odors and groundwater contamination, limit biochemical oxygen demand and coliforms, and prohibit discharges November 1 to May 15 without approval. Discharge routes must avoid flooding. no representations were made to the commission.
Portage Health Auxiliary held a membership and appreciation tea at the Portage Elks on Friday December 29. Mrs. Jean Vopni president welcomed volunteers and thanked them for hours of work on the hospital cart and sift shop. Hazel Gilroy and Marge Burk received long service pins. Burk absent at tea received pin at home from Gilroy and Vopni. A business meeting followed. gift shop and hospital cart active since October 4 after August hospital fire. B H Crewson to Winnipeg convention delegate November 25. Bake sale planned for December. next meeting November 26 at Elks hall.
Obituary and notice items from Austin Manitoba include the death of Alister Hubble in Winnipeg former Bank of Montreal employee who leaves a wife and daughter. Service at United Church Austin next Sunday. Anniversaries, visits, library book returns by November 30 and a 40th wedding anniversary for John and Jean Gilmour with guests from multiple towns. Ernest Duncan’s passing in BC noted. Lorraine Jones transferred to Brandon. Community meeting planned for Christmas festival with calls for volunteers.
Lions Prairie residents held a weekly card gathering with a strong senior turnout, tea served afterward, and social time. Danny Raine performed on the organ Wednesday afternoon, Rev J Oldham led Thursday church service with Mrs Gladys Greenlay at piano, and Rotarians hosted a Minstrel show at Porta Collegiate Wednesday evening. Bingo Friday afternoon and a film show by Ron Moffat Thursday evening complemented the week.
A reader defends the rural council and criticizes Dr. Huska for not informing them of his Portage la Prairie practice. The letter discusses a meeting called by the Union of Manitoba Municipalities, water shortages in southern Manitoba, and proposals to move livestock to water-rich areas or feeding stations amid dry conditions. The editor notes letters must be signed with address.
Winnipeg highways minister Peter Burtniak warns motorists to halt when a bus shows flashing red lights. Most comply, but some do not stop as required. Exemption is only for vehicles on divided highways with a median or divider. Safety for children stressed.
A break, enter and theft occurred Monday evening at Business Skills on Saskatchewan Ave West above Keystone Sporting Goods. About $70 was stolen. Police investigate the $70 loss and review nearby surveillance.
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