20 May 1971
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
1
Farm Notes discuss town planting and the value of trees for future generations in Hamiota. Lions Club aims to plant trees this year, urging civic responsibility and protection. Don Kennedy warns on herbicide drift hazards and outlines for AMINES and 2 4-D formulations, noting differences in ester types and the impact on perennial weeds.
WINNIPEG The 1 160 acre former Macdonald Air Base north west of Portage la Prairie has been sold to the New Rosedale Hutterian Brethren colony for 271000 Public Works and Highways Minister Joseph BorowskI announced Three bids were received on the entire property and buildings ranging from 271000 to 107050 About 150 individual bids were offered for property or buildings but the highest bids for all parcels totaled 208000 The New Rosedale colony will take over the property as soon as possible.
Manitoba MLA Morris McGregor outlines party stance on education costs and unitary school divisions. He cites excessive school costs, advocates less referendums, notes a $300 thousand local levy impact, and calls for action on highways, health Medicare coverage for naturopathic physicians, and the Rivers air base urgency. He urges ministerial guidance to reduce deluxe school frills and presses for timely infrastructure and healthcare considerations.
A column cites Cy Gonick predicting Canada becomes a ghost town in 50 years due to resource exploitation. It questions a provincial bill of rights, notes Nixon era quotes, and mocks antiwar and counterculture labels while praising Respect For Law Week and noting Confucius on salary and principles.
The Hamiota Hospital District 7A Aid and Staff Tea Bake Sale and Bazaar held May 7 at the Fraternal Hall drew generous support. Total receipts reached $385.25 to fund hospital extras. Raffle winners included Harry Purdy Shoal Lake for a dinner for six and Murray Elliott Strathclair for a Doll House.
Park residence news lists many visits across Arrow River Brandon and Souris. Mrs Don Falloon Mrs C Orr and Mrs Ron Falloon along with Bill Neil and Lorie visit in Foxwarren. Mrs Robertson spends Sunday in Brandon with her granddaughter and family at the christening of greatly grandchildren Dennis and Tammy Riddle at Trees Bank. Robt Craik of Boisvern spent weekend with aunt Mrs D Sutherland. Mrs Sutherland attends funeral of Mrs Ironside at Arrow River. Mrs Gordon Hunter of Kington visiting with Mrs Smith. Mrs Schach a patient in hospital. Mrs Hemphill returned after three weeks with family at Glenboro.
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