Manitoba Legislature Opens with Schreyer Government
Manitoba opens the 1st Session of the 29th Legislature under Premier Schreyer with Liberal Desjardins and Independent Beard in government seats. The throne speech signals civil liberties focus, Ombudsman, tax shifts, and consumer protection while critics note lack of farm, wheat board, and education cost reforms.
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Manitoba
Ed. Schreyer
Larry Desjardins
St. Boniface
Gordon Beard
Churchill
Desjardins
Schrever
Beard
Richard S. Bowles
New Democratic Party
Walter Weir
Schreyer
Office of Ombudsman
Nquor
Manitoba Development Fund
Wheat Board
Weir
Lehreyer
TED
Gover Ui
Reggie's Ramblings on World Shocks and Canadian Headlines
The columnist surveys two weeks of dramatic events from the Moon landing to political upheavals in Canada. He notes Japan Wheat price pressure, Spain monarchy revival, Trudeau crossfire, Manitoba government, and the Senate race, all unfolding as daily headlines eclipse breath.
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Japan
Spain
Trudeau
Manitoba
Sivan River
Jim Bilton
Winnipeg
Gil Molgat
Senate
Bennett
B. C
Rumor and City Notes Stir Manitoba and Moonlight Talk
A collage of jokes and editorials spans porridge fame in Scotland to Yorkville Hippie Village sights in Toronto. Ottawa denies Mint relocation while bookies lost big after predicting a moon landing. Personal notices recount a Roblin man’s life from schooling to service, marriage, and survivors.
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Memorial Park
Winnipeg
Toronto
Yorkville
Mint
Manitoba
West
Ottawa
Kansas City
Ontario
Flower People
London
Trudeau
New Democratic Party
Lisgar
Beoree Muir
Searce
ST. Regis Wedwood
Moon Landing
Yanks
Obituary notices for George Poitras and Frank G Watson
Funeral service for George Poitras was held August 14 1969 at St Claire RC Church San Clara Manitoba with interment in Parish Cemetery. He died August 11 aged 87 and left four sons seven daughters 57 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. He was a longtime trapper and 1964 King of Trappers award recipient. The Roblin service for Frank G Watson took place August 16 1969 at Roblin Knox United Church with interment in Roblin District Cemetery. He died August 13 aged 48.
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St. Claire Roman Catholic Church
San Clara
Man
George Poitras
H. Dansereau
Joblin Memorial Chapel
Gerald Larocque
Harvey Carriere
Jules Larocque
Bill Pelkey
Marcel Paul
Prosper Henry
Lebret
Sask
Adel Enno
U.S. A
Fire Guardians
Manitoba Forest Service
Duck Mountain
Joe
Dave
Alex
Borsy Creek
Arthur
Winnipeg
Clara
Bogzy Creek
Erna
Lora
Boggy Creek
Flavia
Lillian
Albertine of
Roblin
Roblin Knox United Church
Frank G. Watson
Roblin District Hospital
A. T. Kines
Roblin Memorial Chapel
Roblin District Cemetery
Messers
Roblin Legion
Grant Buick
Sheldon Jones
Fred Newton
Eugene Bramwell
Earl Ward
Alex Smigelsky
Frank Garfield Watson
Riding Mountain
Manitoba
Sugar Beet Support Program Announced for 1969
Ottawa reports Agriculture Minister Bud Olson announced the federal plan providing deficiency payments to sugar beet growers. The national average support price is 15.98 per standard ton delivered to processing plants, covering Alberta Manitoba and Quebec to match prior year protection.
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Ottawa
H. A
Bud) Olson
Alberta
Manitoba
Quebec
Blaze Orange Cap Becomes Mandatory for Manitoba Big Game
Manitoba Minister Leonard Evans announces new hunting rules requiring blaze orange cap for big game and bear hunters on agricultural land. The regulation aims to improve safety with daylight fluorescent color visible in dawn and dusk. Colorado and other regions already require blaze orange in various formats.
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Manitoba
Evans
Colorado
Prior Experience For Hunting Licence Manitoba Rule
Beginning September 1 applicants for a Manitoba hunting licence must show prior experience by having held any hunting licence in any jurisdiction. Previous year’s licence not required. Youth under 19 or first time applicants must confirm completed hunter safety training, which 17,695 people have already done. Courses are available provincewide via local organizations and the Mines and Resources department offices.
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Manitoba
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Mines and Resources Department
Birth of Roberta Joy to Mr and Mrs Alvin Mervink
A daughter named Roberta Joy was born on July 23 at St Boniface Hospital to Mr and Mrs Alvin Mervink. The baby weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces.
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Roberta Joy
Alvin Mervink
St. Boniface Hospital
Togo
Wm. Hampson
N. Carlos
Elstow
Sask
F. Chernoff
Saskatoon
Vin Harper
Lynda Olson
Calgary
Harold Nabe
Alberta
Wilfred Bell
West Coast
Bill Mashinter
Edmonton
C. Matvenko
B. Barwise
Vancouver
B. C
W. Krupp
Dave Thera
Victoria
Brian Thera
M. Schwab
Parliament Hill Hears Rules Debate On Time limits
The article reviews the final business of the session, a rules debate on 75C and time limits for debate. It discusses government and opposition positions, closure use, and potential impacts on Canadian parliamentary debate and public understanding.
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Ottawa
Canada
Tiny hearing aid promises natural ear-level hearing
A Winnipeg advertisement touts a transistor aided ear level instrument claimed to restore natural hearing for the hard of hearing. The device allegedly captures speech from TV and radio at the ear and is offered free to respondents while supplies last.
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Ainneapolis
Minn
Miracle Ear
Winnipeg
Manitoba
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Gerty Andrews
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Italy
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M.P
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Lawrence Manz
Earl Grey
Adam Wagner
Southey
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Wolt. McKeen
Elmer Rehn
Wa. Rehn
Richie Nabe
Flin Flon
Pete Nabe
Nick Wyilschuk
Courtney
J. H. Abercambie
Wm. Kirton
Wm. Watcher
Millie Mick
Picket Portage, Man
Bob Dembkin
Fred Rorke
Alex Anterko
Ridgedale
Fred “Rhard
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National Farmers Union
Saskatchawan
Henry Tilderman
Kay Erhardt
S'rling
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