Mrs. E. Perkins Marks 95th Birthday
Mrs. E. Perkins Marks 95th birthday celebrated with friends delivering cards and congratulatory calls. Born October 2, 1876 in Avonton Ontario, she moved to MacGregor area in 1879, had son James Collier and three daughters Vera Olive Belle, plus son Richard. A United Church and Women’s Institute member, she remains active in gardening and quilt work.
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Lee Cairns
Avonton
Ont
MacGré $F
James
Rossendale district notes list visitors and events
Rosendale district news records a stream of visits from Winnipeg Toronto Kamloops and Gladstone residents to local families and relatives. It notes hospital puposed incidents including Ivans appendix and upcoming events such as a Sunday School Rally on Oct 24 and the first card party of the season on Nov 5 in Rossendale Hall.
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Halliday
Eastcott
Gladstone
John Nicoll
Thunder Bay
Ivan
Rosendale
R. Frizzley
Darren
Pinawa
G. Frizzley
J . Woitowica
Walter Anderson
Rossendale Hall
Canada sells 145 million bushels grain on credit
Canadian Wheat Board and government credit programs backed 145 million bushels sold on credit in the 1970 71 crop year. Otto Lang said the credit facilities helped access markets such as China Poland Brazil and the Philippines while stressing government support remains a partner not sole driver of market development.
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Canada
Otto Lang
Lang
Canada Grains Council
Canadian Wheat Board
Grain Trade
China
Poland
Brazil
Ria
Haiti
Peru
North Korea
Philippines
Syria
United Arab Republic
Cana
Grains Council
Council
Prairie Wheat Pools
United Grain Growers
Asso
Short Work Week to Expand Study in Edmonton
Edmonton will continue its short work week experiment until mid January. Mayor Ivor Dent said the first phase ran May to September with 11 and a half hour shifts for Personnel and training and development staff, followed by four days off. He noted both positives and negatives and said more study is needed before wider use.
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Edmonton
Ivor Dent
Arte Mavof
No Decision On Byelection For Minnedosa Seat
Premier Ed Schreyer said no decision yet on when to call a byelection in Minnedosa Manitoba. He expects a decision in two to three weeks with possible timing in November or April. Walter Weir has resigned as premier and the Minnedosa seat is officially vacant. Weir, funeral directors head, has lived in Toronto for a month. The 57 seat legislature currently stands 31 NDP, 29 Conservatives, one Liberal, one Social Credit, one Independent, and one vacancy.
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Ed Schreyer
Manitoba
Minnedosa
Schreyer
Walter Weir
Weir
Toronto
New Democrats
NDP
Liberal
Social Credit
You Have a Date for United Church Women Meeting
Special meeting in the church hall at 8 pm with guest speaker Mrs. Lloyd Siett of Neepawa, Presbyterial President, showing slides on Africa. Everyone welcome. St Pauls A C W meets Oct 13 at Mrs H Weber's home hosted by Mrs W Roberts and Mrs M Dathani Stone.
Visitor and residents share private visits in local names
Miss Bey Casxey of Gladstone visited her parental home. Mr. and Mrs. L. Heselwood and children visited with Ms. Mrs. W. J. Gillespie and Bruce Brandon were recently guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Caskey hosted Friday supper at the J. Caskey home in Maclidd. Unclear names mention Lin ler and niece Lin ler Wolfe at Oaklaw.
Reserve Conditions Abhors Inspector Visit Alberta Reserves
Special assistant to Canada’s Indian Affairs minister cut short a Alberta reserve tour saying he cannot stand to see more. Russell Moses, an Ontario Indian, arrived after minister Jean Chretien asked him to inspect conditions on reserves in northeast Alberta where road and school needs and living conditions prompt boycotts. He described water from a swamp fed source causing kidney, stomach and skin ailments among 500 residents in 45 houses at Kehewin Reserve including a disabled two year old, and called for action within provincial bounds.
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Indian Affairs
Northern
Bee
Mr. Moses
Kehewin Reserve
Six Nations Reserve
Ontario
Chretien
Indian Affairs Office
Edmonton
Kehewin
Gordon Young
Moses
Stouffer Announces Brandon Mayoral Candidacy
Brandon Sun associate editor Garth Stouffer announced Friday his plan to run for mayor in the October 27 Brandon civic election. He is a five year resident and the third candidate to enter the race.
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Garth Stouffer
Brandon Sun
Brandon
Mr. Stouffer
Thompson Nickel Co. to cut 51 positions worldwide
Hoskins, public relations director, announced the company informed employees Thursday of 30 day notices. Some workers were offered new jobs. one has retired. The action affects fewer than a fraction of the company’s 4,000 employees, with more than 100 positions reported impacted at one site.
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Won Hoskins
Werl
Buffalo Ranch Sale Offered at Elk Island Park
Canadian residents and companies can buy 168 surplus buffalo from Elk Island national park near Edmonton. Yearlings to five year-olds of either sex priced 150 to 200 dollars each. Purchases restricted to Canadian buyers.
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Elk Island National Park
Edmonton
National Parks
Learn From All People PAC Urges Involving Residents
Ralph E. King of Morden Manitoba urged the Community Planning Association of Canada to consult residents before decisions. He called to involve youth and the poor and to learn how Indigenous and Black communities feel through direct dialogue.
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Actus Canada
Ralph E. King
Morden
Man
Community Planning Association of Canada
Mr. King
Tilesetters Settle Dispute With Winnipeg Builders Exchange
Striking tilesetters and the Winnipeg Builders Exchange reached a settlement on a longstanding dispute. The agreement includes a wage increase of $1.10 an hour over two years. William Iverson, business agent for the Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union, stated that the tile workers represented by about 480 members approved the multitrade pact. Bricklayers demanded broader wage level provisions as a condition of settlement.
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Winnipeg Builders Exchange
William Iverson
Bricklayers and Tilesetters Union
Selters
Beaver News Rumancik Visitors and Local Guests
Week highlights include visits from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Loran of Indian Head and Ken and Raymond Rumancik of St Pierre along with Mrs. Robert Rodgers and family. Mr and Mrs J Duncan hosted Sunday supper in Portage while Mrs. Dennis Cooper is mourned. Anne Graham visited Vancouver relatives. Jack Thom wedding gift drive noted with Beaver or MacKenzie Herald.
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Beaver News
Steve Rumancik
Ray Loran
Sask
Ken
Raymond Rumancik
St Pierre
Robert Rodgers
J. Duncan
Portage
Cecil. Cooper
Cooper
Dennis Smith
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Jack Thomare
Donation & Beaver
MacGi Herald Office
Anne Graham
Vancouver
Wes Thompson
Canada 1971 Wheat Crop Forecast Shows Rise
Canada's 1971 wheat crop is estimated higher than 1970 by 57 percent with total production around 602 million bushels. Saskatchewan and Ontario lead output, while Manitoba shows above average yields and Alberta trails due to poor weather.
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Canada
Statistics Bureau
Nitoba
Ponskatchewan
Alberta
Bureau
Mantoba
Saskatchewan
Rosehill Bazaar and Tea at Rose Hill Hall
The Rosehill ladies announce a bazaar and tea at Rose Hill Hall on Saturday October 23 from 2 30 to 4 30 p.m. Proceeds support local community projects and club activities.
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Rosehill
Potato Crop Storage Struggles Hit Grand Forks Area
An overabundant Red River Valley potato harvest leaves 30 to 40 percent of the crop unharvested in Grand Forks as warehouses fill to capacity and storage space tightens. Yields reach 300 cwt per acre in the area with good quality reported, while north and south ends see average yields and officials believe warehouses can manage with limited trouble.
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Red River Valley
Grand Forks
Pee Papa Bos
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Mrs. E. Perkins
Sha
Hope Collie
Eva'Collins
Per. II
Rossendale
Wayne Harlghdors
K. Crock
C. Henry
Eileen Henry
H. MacGregor
M. Harland
Treherne
Henry
Margaret Watson
Rathwell
Fred Lyall
Kamloops
John
Lyall
pep tilip_ Forziey
Cal
Tomehuk
Simon Henry
Lavenham
Unr
Federal
Ciation
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Muni.ities
United States
Katrime News
Stouffer
Bill Wilton
Ana Murray
Thompson
Pac
Raymond
Tan
Wisipeg
Merrick
Prince George, B.C
Mra Ween
Mr. Rat
Jack
Pillay
Erairie
Frampton Street
Mac Gregor
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