This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
8
A letter to the editor argues against allowing hard liquor in MacGregor’s beverage room citing religious and social harms. Clergy from Pentecostal, EMC, Anglican, and Bergthaler churches urge residents to vote against liquor sales for the community’s youth and safety.
Manitoba Premier Ed Schreyer said federal inaction pushed the province to seek a Supreme Court ruling on Quebec’s interprovincial egg sales restrictions. He accused Ottawa and Quebec of causing a “chicken and egg war” as other provinces retaliated. Attorney General Al Mackling will present Manitoba’s case Monday. Schreyer argued free flow of goods is vital and warned restrictions undermine the nation. He noted a US-style federal jurisdiction over cross-state trade as a possible model for Canada.
Council discusses debentures for the Austin water system offered at 8 percent until November 15, 1970, totaling $62,601.46 with hopes to dispose locally. Building permit applications for Winston Curtis and Sam Williams approved. assessment rolls for 1971 to be revised per 1051 notices. A special meeting addressed drainage and a ditch dispute, with orders to restore land to its original condition within 72 hours or council will perform the work and charge the land taxes.
A brief notice indicates that information regarding a legal matter has come to light. It names involved parties and the authority overseeing the case, requesting additional actions or clarification as required by the proceedings.
Minister Marchand plans to meet provincial and municipal authorities at Rivers this week to discuss easing economic difficulties from the air base closure. He did not specify proposed measures and was replying to questions from Walter Dinsdale. The visit aims to address local concerns.
UCW Presbyterial fall rally to be held at Sidney United Church on Wednesday November 4 from 9:00 to 4:30 with Mrs Marilyn Huband of Winnipeg as guest speaker Invitations extend to all UCW members. UCW Bazaar set for November 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at MacGregor Memorial Hall. Austin Ladies Mission Band bazaar and bake sale slated for October 24 at 2:30 p.m. in Austin Community Hall Quilt tops will be sold for quilt-making enthusiasts.
A MacGregor Village referendum set for October 28 1970 asks residents to approve sale of hard liquor at the MacGregor Hotel dining room and cocktail lounge. Morley W Rogowski urges support to keep drinks local, boost economy, and reduce highway travel. Also notes 1969 Yugoslavia road deaths rose 13 percent from 1968.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.