Beeth Futures Break Longstanding Canadian Rule
Winnipeg Grain Exchange launches beef futures on September 4 signaling a shift from grass to feedlot hedge options. Markets across the United States have embraced this approach, and western Canada eyes stability for cattle, feeder stock demand, and potential expansion. Feeder cattle runs and nearby markets could absorb outputs, making beef futures a useful sideline to grain production.
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Canada
New Postal Rates Move to Modern Commercial Mail System
Postmaster General Eric Kierans announces wide changes to postal rates effective November 1, 1968. Third and fourth class items weigh one pound or less will be treated as third class, over one pound as parcel post, with new incentives for pre sorting. Unaddressed circulars and greeting cards gain new rates, and oversize parcel post adds a 75 cent handling surcharge. International and domestic rate adjustments target cost recovery, aiming to boost revenues by about 17 million dollars for the 1968/69 year.
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Eric Kierans
Post Office
Parcel Post
United States
Canada
Mians
Canada-France Dispute Over Visit To St Pierre
Residents of St Pierre Manitoba question the furor over Philippe Rossillon's late August visit. He arrived on a private mission linked to a language promotion committee and met roughly 30 locals, including talks with French Consul Philippe Bourdon. Townspeople emphasize cultural exchanges, not politics. Authorities say no promises were made and no official meetings occurred.
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St. Pierre
Man
Winnipeg
Philippe Rossillon
Rossillon
Couve de Murville
Ferand Parenty
France-Canada Association
Rossion
Phillippe Bourdon
Manitoba
Fernand Lavergne
Orleans
France
Lavergne
Ludger Guy
St. Boniface College
Canada
Quebec
News Onedia
Trudeau Denounces Rossillon Visit To Manitoba
Prime minister told the Commons the external affairs department registered disapproval after France’s envoy met with Manitoba officials. He welcomed French cultural help but urged adherence to the Canada France cultural agreement. Rossillon’s trip occurred without official Canadian notification.
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Tsudeau
Commons
External Affairs Department
Canada
Philippe Rossillon
Manitoba
Trudeau
Creditiste
Caouette
France
Rossillon
Venereal disease out of control warns Manitoba doctor
Dr Emanuel Snell, Manitoba director of communicable disease control, told a Rotary Club that venereal disease is out of control in North America and the western world despite new drugs. He linked rising cases to changing morals and waning church influence, noting a postwar decline slowed after 1960.
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North America
Western
Emanuel Snell
Snell
Manitoba
Rotary Club
Lamoureux Re elected Speaker as Canadian Parliament Opens
Lucien Lamoureux was re elected Speaker of the Commons on Thursday as Canada’s 28th Parliament opened in a mood of amiable goodwill. He was saluted from all sides and ushered to the Speaker’s chair by Prime Minister Trudeau and Opposition Leader Stanfield. All three opposition leaders praised him but urged change in how a Speaker is appointed. Trudeau opened by nominating Lamoureux and said the independent Speaker would improve House work. Stanfield endorsed him but urged early reform to reduce partisan influence.
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Lucien Lamoureux
Commons
Canada
Stormont-Dundas
Trudeau
Stanfield
Lamoureux
Mrr
House
CBC Newsman Weds Russian Bride in Moscow Palace Ceremony
David Halton 28 of Toronto and Natalya Titova 24, daughter of a Soviet geologist, wed in a civil ceremony in Moscow with traditional wedding music. They plan a Black Sea honeymoon and Halton expects to return to Paris after Christmas.
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CBC
Moscow
David Halton
Toronto
Natalya Nikolayevna Titova
Black Sea
Halton
Soviet Union
Paris
Last Noveber
Institute of Foreign Languages
Matthew Halton
Canada
Wedding Glides Through MacGregor United Church
A pretty Friday wedding took place June 28 at 4 30 pm in MacGregor United Church. Jeanette Patricia Ann MacDonald wed Arthur Grant Thompson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Roy Thompson of Bagot, in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev B R Armistead. The bride wore white chiffon over net with lilypoint sleeves and a tiered bouffant skirt, a fingertip veil, and carried red roses. Her attire featured flowered motifs and a cultured pearl drop from the groom. Attendants included sister Beverley MacDonald and Allyson Thompson as maids, with Kathy MacDonald as flower girl and Brent Graham as ring bearer. The groom was supported by Blaine Thompson, Barry Frank, and ushers Gordon MacDonald and Bill Radford. The reception hosted nearly 100 guests at MacGregor Hall with a three-tier cake and mauve decor. A dance followed with Machan’s orchestra. the couple planned a honeymoon in Calgary and points west and will reside in MacGregor.
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MacGregor United Church
Jeanette Patricia Ann
Hector MacDonald
Arthur Grant
Roy Thompson
Bagot
B. R. Armistead
Carol Graham
Beverley MacDonald
Allyson ‘Thompson
Joanne Routley
Kathy MacDonald
Brent Graham
Blaine Thompson
Barry Frank
Gordon MacDonald
Bill Radford
Thompson
Joyce ‘Armistead
Mac
Machan
Calgary
Points West
MacGregor
Peace Garden Receives Manitoba Grant for 1968-69
The Manitoba government awards a 15000 grant to the International Peace Garden for 1968-69. The grant consolidates under tourism and recreation to fund master plan implementation by the four governments. The garden lies near the Manitoba North Dakota border, with terraces, lakes, and picnic sites amid Turtle Mountains.
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Manitoba
International Peace Garden
Sterling Lyon
Peace Garden
Manitoba-North Dakota
Canada
North Dakota
Department of Tourism and Recreation
Boissevain
Turtle Mountains
Errick F. Willis
Insects and Pests Haunt Hudson Bay Colony 1837
This Week In History recalls Red River colony hardships as house flies swarm homes from summer into October. Alexander Ross notes buzzing rooms and attacked frames while crops suffer for travelers who stray off paths. Mosquitoes and bulldog flies also torment residents in summer months. Spion Kop Post Office details included with 1911 locality notes.
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Red
Hudson's Bay Company
Red River
Moose Jaw Seeks Designated Area Status for Aid
Premier Thatcher announced Saskatchewan will press to designate Moose Jaw as a designated area eligible for federal financial aid. He noted Ottawa calls it impossible under current rules and that a direct appeal to Prime Minister Trudeau and cabinet will be made to address Moose Jaw growth and industry support.
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Thatcher
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Trudeau
Ottawa
Otto Lang
Saskatoon
Humboldt
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Canada-France
Lionel Bouvier
CBC Newsman
The
Macgregor Herald
Hursany Oy
Post Office Department
Ontario
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Associa Mgatroba Weekly Newspaper Association
Allen McGregor
Baiter
Alexander Ross
Spion Kop
Macdonald
Norris Lake
Henry R. Gebler
Kop
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