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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
7
Prime Minister Trudeau will address the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Winnipeg on October 9, with a Manitoba visit centered in Winnipeg possibly spanning two days. He plans two or three trips to Quebec before year’s end, signaling limited travel for the rest of 1971.
Agricultural minister Sam Uskiw announces a Farm Machinery Board to arbitrate repossession under the Farm Machinery and Equipment Act. Lienholders must seek leave, purchasers can object within a week, and the board has up to three weeks to decide with written notice. Redeem by paying debts within 10 days. court review follows if challenged.
In the Commons last week Liberals defeated a motion by NDP member John Skoberg to indefinitely delay two NDP amendments to the Stabilization Bill. The bill proposes a $100 million lump sum to farmers and a government farmer fund to cushion income drops below five-year averages. The NDP seeks net income based payments, arguing costs rise and prices fall cut farmers’ income. The debate noted costs in machinery and calls for a two price wheat system, with opposition accusing the government of legal issues around the Wheat Reserves.
Peter Lougheed, 43, leads Alberta Conservatives from political wilderness to premier-elect with 47 of 70 seats. He ran a door to door campaign across 75 constituencies, pledging open government, education to raise living standards, and welfare to aid self-help. A Calgary lawyer with Harvard MBA and a family legal dynasty, he frames a shift after 36 years of Social Credit rule.
Discrimination concerns focus on Indians and Metis families in Brandon. James Toal, former Winnipeg police superintendent and current Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba director, is named commissioner under Manitoba Evidence Act to investigate a police report on a supposed Indian and Metis “problem” in Brandon. The inquiry will cover harassment claims and related complaints dating from January 1.
The United Church Women will hold a special meeting in the church hall at 8 pm Guest speaker Mrs Lloyd Sirett from Neepawa Presbyterial President will present slides on Africa Everyone welcome.
Agriculture Minister Sam Askin announced the Manitoba government will cover 80 cents per acre for lannate treatment to combat Bertha army worm outbreaks. About 15,250 acres were infested, with an estimated government cost of 12,200 dollars. The policy mirrors Saskatchewan where 850,000 acres were treated.
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