Manitoba Legislature Wraps Up as Debates End
Report by Morris McGregor M L A Virden notes this last session chapter will close this week with bitter debate between N D P socialist and P C factions. Bills passed include Marital Property Act Family Maintenance Act and Cattle Producers Act. The Marital Property Act outlines asset division during marriage breakdown while not affecting dower rights. The Family Maintenance Act requires maintenance for dependent spouses and children with court considering need and ability to pay and allows counseling for reconciliation. The Cattle Producers Act creates a provisional board shaping rules for an elected producers board within a year. Amendments to Lands Protection Act set offshore limits and restrict non residents from land ownership. enforcement will be challenging. Labor unrest continues with strikes affecting construction Safeway breweries and packing houses. McGregor praises the session as fruitful and looks forward to constituency events.
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N.D.P
Manitoba
Safeway
Ministers: Service at 11 30 A M at Local Church
Rev H N Lynas and Mr L Jameson preach at the church service led by Rev J Smith. The service starts at 11 30 a m with prayers and a brief sermon. Parishioners are invited to attend.
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H.n.lynas
L. Jameson
Oakner
Tarbolton
Kenton
J. Smith
United Church of Canada
Strathclair
Hamiota Pentecostal Church
P.A.O.C
L. F. Beck
Water Polo and Diving Show Highlights Local Talent
The Mid-west Recreation District wrapped up lessons with a Saturday water show featuring 17 year old John Webster and 15 year old Leisa Phillips. Webster demonstrated Level One and Two dives for local divers and competes in diving for six years with Pan Am Divers, coached by Olympic diver Nancy Robertson from Manitoba. Phillips, member of Winnipeg’s Fort Garry Aquariettes, performed a synchronized swimming solo with five years of competitive experience and a third place finish in provincial events.
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John Webster
John
Nancy Robertson
Manitoba
Leisa
New Activities Report Water Polo Basics
Water polo is aged played in swimming pools with a roped playing area. The game is difficult to play in shallow water and is commonly played in baths of varying sizes. When the ball leaves the field, a free throw is awarded to the opposing team.
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Morris McGregor
M.L.A. Virden
N.D.P. Socialist
P.C
the Cattle Producers Act
Farm Land Protection Act
Hamiota-Oakner Pastoral Charge
Hamiota
Shiloh
Tarboiton Pastoral Charge
Terry Hidichuk
Decker
Birtle Miniota
G. Lloyd Lovering
Marilyn Rushton
Miniota
Isabella
Birtle
Mid-west Recreation District News
Loree McGregor
Canadian Advertising Advisory Board
Whyte
Craig Whyte
Jerry
Twin Valley Co-op
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