Fraser Valley Dyking Plan Promises Vast Reach
Sumas Dyking Commissioners launch one of the largest schemes in North America covering about 12 000 acres in the Fraser Valley with a $1.5 million budget, contracting Seattle firm and seeking legislative power to assess future landowners. The project aims to reclaim up to 30 000 acres near Chilliwack and create a major agricultural area, supported by local officials and farmers despite complex funding arrangements.
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Canada
United States
Sumas
Wekert
Commission
Victoria
R, B
Cresswell
J. A. Flett
Vancouver
Ralph Smailes
L. M. Rice Contracting
Seattle
Eckert
Dominion
Chilliwacle
Limas Dyking Commission
J4. M
Wilnlels
Iraser
Fraser Banks
Canadian Stock Trade Opens New Market Via US Tariff Change
The United States tariff change allowing duty free live stock imports has opened a new market for Canadian stock raisers. Calgary remains the principal Canadian shipping point with about 24 carloads weekly expected to pass through Albany. British Columbia stock raising is in early stages but poised to grow as demand from the United States boosts the prairie provinces.
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Lo Beattie
Canada
Calgary
Albotsord
British Columbia
United States
Provincial Legislature Address Highlights Frontiers of Growth
In the second session of British Columbia’s thirteenth Parliament the speaker welcomes members and outlines progress. Government notes strong credit, public works expansion, new auditor general, and land and water resource measures while signaling upcoming bills on municipalities trusts and school net amendments. Rail expansion proceeds with support for legislative facilitation and regional development. Representatives Lash and Rodwell were selected to represent the province in an official capacity.
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Louislaity “Assembly
Walcoming
British Columbia
Ofc
Vacouver Island
Department of Lands
Municipal Commission
Alsoan
A Lash
I. G
Toronto
B. V. Rodwell Jr
Victoria
de Ted
Record exports through Abbotsford soar past $8.86 million
Continued on page two notes Customs records show exports through Abbotsford for nine months ending December 21, 1918 valued at 8,864,521.29 dollars. It is expected that by the end of the fiscal year totals will exceed 4,000,000 dollars, signaling improving business.
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Abbotsford
Reid visits Huntingdon as Vancouver inspector finds orderly immigration office
Mr. Malcolm J. Reid, Inspector of Coast Ports from Vancouver, paid his first official visit to Huntingdon on Wednesday. He reported the local Immigration Department in apple-pie order, noting a well run office and efficient staff.
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Malcolm J. Reid
Vancouver
Huntingdon
Immigration Department
War and Women by Mus Claire Stobart Reviewed
A review of War and Women by Mus Claire Stobart highlighting her Balkan War experiences with the Women's Convoy Corps. Preface by Lord Osheron praises women in national defence, noting training under military conditions and the compassionate work of nurses and volunteers amid hardship. The piece discusses imperial defense, women’s roles, and a New Zealand example of patriotic support and suffrage.
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Mus
Claire Stobart
S Whiich
Canada
Warras
Empire
New Zealand
Dominion
Robinson
Lustleigh
New
Indian Missing and Potlatch Amid Missing Man Case
The Indiana on the Cults Lake Reserve are seen at a potlatch while Marty Cook and Billey Dick each receive thirty days for liquor possession. Commo dore remains missing from its usual dwelling and police await his return from Vedder or Father Fraser.
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Indiana
Cults Lake
Marty Cook
Billey Dick
Commodore
Polies
the Vedder
Father Fraser
Recount of Bal lot Results in Matsqui and Abbotsford
The Post reports ongoing uncertainty in the municipal election recounts for Matsqui and Abbotsford. Returning officer updates are scarce, with McCallum leading Ward 1 by two votes over a rival for a one vote majority. Phillips will replace Wooler as School Trustee. Unofficial returns suggest Abbotsford as the high school site, while questions linger over eligibility and proxy voting.
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Matsqui
Reeve ‘Merryfield
Abbotsford
Mission Cuy
J. Gibson
McGallum
Matsque
Canada
Will Hodd Exhibition at Abbotsford
A large attendance gathered at the Masonic Hall to discuss Abbotsford Sumas Agricultural Association affairs. H Alanson chaired, Wiggins named secretary, and a fair in Abbotsford this year was discussed in harmony. W Hilton-Tont named delegate to the Victoria agricultural convention. secretary to call a meeting on return to appoint directors for the year.
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Masonic Hall
Abbotsford-Sumas
Huntingdon Rural Telephone Company Incorporated Plan
Directors of the Farmers Mutual Telephone Company met in the municipal hall last week and prepared papers for the incorporation of a new entity to be known as the Huntingdon Rural Telephone Company. The meeting discussed formation steps and governance for the rural line.
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Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company
The
Huntingdon Rural Telephone Company
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Pioneer
Fraser Valley
WAR and Women
ONL
Counil
Will Hodd
Twittingdon Rural Telephone
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