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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1972
Page
1
The farm notes inform that application forms for the Grassland incentive program have arrived and can be picked up at the office. For help filling them out, bring your permit book. Also covered are hog health notes and autumn rye crop insurance deadlines.
Manitoba Feed Grain Marketing Commission announces higher minimum prices for barley and mixed grains at 88 cents per bushel starting September 1, up eight cents. Wheat remains 1.26 and oats 50 cents.
Tourism Minister announces seven one year appointments to the Manitoba Advisory Council on Fitness and Amateur Sport. Names include Michael R. Geravelis, Angus McLean, Allan J. Simpson, Vince Leach, Curly Haas, Dr. R. E. Lafreniere, R. W. Todd, and others. David Anderson remains chairman with Dr. David Downie as vice chairman. The council, reactivated in 1971, aims to shape recreation policy across Manitoba.
Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Minister Laurent L Desjardins announced grants totaling 41000 to the Tourist and Convention Association of Manitoba and four regional branches. The largest 35000 goes to the Manitoba association, which acts as the official marketing agency for the Winnipeg Convention Centre under construction. The Pembina, Central Plains, WestMan and Interlake branches receive 1500 each to support regional tourism marketing and promotion.
A group of Winnipeg community workers launch a Manitoba project to foster environmental awareness for preschoolers and elementary students. They seek funding from provincial and federal governments. Conservative leader Robert Stanfield proposes a federal provincial conference on priorities if he wins the upcoming election. A note on nostalgia and invention ends with a quirky Italian spaghetti device.
Mr and Mrs Scrimshaw of Surrey B C and Mr Orville Murray visited with Mrs J Mor rice last week. Various locals from Rivers Winnipeg Saskatoon Brandon Kenton Foxwarren Miniota Uno Barwick Ont and Winnipeg area called on friends and relatives over the weekend.
Connie Hodgson notes a season of change in fashion favoring mobility and practicality. The classic look returns with toppers, sporty suits, two piece dresses, and coordinated ensembles including coats, knits, and wide leg pants in plaids and neutrals.
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