Hudson's Bay Factor and Family Return to Isolated Round Lake
The Hudson's Bay Company factor Colin MacColl and his wife return with their children to Round Lake Ontario a Cree settlement 280 miles north of Sioux Lookout after a harsh winter. The family recounts the extreme cold when wood heat failed and describes life in the northern community with churches a school and local Cree speakers. MacColl formerly worked at Cumberland House Saskatachewan and moves as company policy dictates.
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Hudson's Bay
Round Lake
Sioux Lookout
Colin MacColl
Acton
Frieda
Holdiig Scoty
Mr. MacCall
Ingrid
Colin MacColl Sr
Cameron
Ontario
Plang
MacColl
Cumberland House
Saskatchewan
Scott
Guelph
Halton Burlington Ontario MPP race heads to polls with three candidates
Halton County voters face a provincial bypoll with Conservative veteran and MPP Stan Ball, New Democratic Party candidate Beth Gillkes, and Progressive Conservative George Ren. Gillkes campaigns with a Bronte base while Ren carries the Progressive Conservative banner in a race to succeed the late Stantes Botall. Ball, previously in office for 19 years, seeks re election in a district shaped by WWII and Korean War era veterans.
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Stantes Botall
Poodhoeven Bhalion
Queen’s Park
William de Gillies
Oakville
New Denman Party
George A Ren
Burlington
Th Palwad
Bach Mullis
Stan Ball
Beth the Ottier Cans
Rewaoumners
Ehattan Bas Baal
Qabedlle
BlakGlak
Gente Hite
Chakuille
Election News Free Press Election Coverage
Ray Downs of the allied Milton newspaper will be at Kerr's office in Oakville to relay election trends. Reports will be telephoned to Milton and Acton offices and published fully in the Free Press on the streets by about three o'clock the day after the election.
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Free Press
Ray Downs
Milton
Offioe Kerr
Oakville
Acton
Free—Press
Velvet Cape Crown Ready for Miss Acton Fair Winner
In Acton a velvet cape and scarlet crown were added to the Miss Acton Fair display by committee member Jack Holmes. The red velvet canoe lined with white satin is made for the contest and will be used annually. A previously ordered crown was returned for charge and is shown now with a sash in Edna May store window. The Queen’s winner to be announced Friday.
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Wednesdair
Jack Holmes
Edna May
Guelph
Kitchener
Calvin Aitken
Queen
Jack Marshall
Link Holmes
Mac Sprowl
Big al
Rip Ab
Acton
Satis
Bhick
Rony McKnight
Bip AL
Pires
Mac Sprow
Guelph Radeo
CJOY
Thieves Take $350 From Lovell Home Saturday Night
Thieves entered the Lovell residence and stole about 350 dollars from a front porch desk. Investigators from the Acton OPP Detachment, led by Detachment Rupert, believe entry was via back door with a skeleton key. Watches and a movie camera were left untouched. two large candy bars were taken, and two men returned home hours later.
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John Lovell
Gordon
Frederic St. Pulice
Roe Rupert
Acton O.P P
Gordon Lovell
Lovell
Burlington Oppl
Midway Fair Opens Tonight With TV Boost From Directors
Midway fair opens tonight as directors promote the event on a television appearance. The weekend lineup includes Miss Acton Parr, Old-Time Fiddlers, and a large parade with community groups. A record prize fund of 6000 is expected, with radio coverage and extensive preparations underway at the arena and grounds.
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Midway
Fair Ready Directors
Jin
Withden—De Cart Martin
Hampshire
Don Matthews
Calvin Aitken
Mins Acton Fair
Friday the 13th Brings Turbulence to Acton Police
Police report a busy weekend starting Friday with two arrests during a break in at the Acton Red and White store and a theft at John Lovell on Frederick Street. Saturday night patrols led to multiple arrests after a confrontation near the town hall and a desk theft at a home. A 22 year old Acton man faced obstruction and disturbing the peace charges while a 20 year old was arrested for assault. Two traffic incidents, including a park-gate collision under $100 damage and a bicycle-car crash, caused no injuries.
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Vesday
Lth
Acton
John Lovell
Prederick St
Ron Rupert
Jobo Lovell
Bruce McArthur
Mervin Harness
Turn Down Two Year Council Term in Acton
Acton council debates adopting a two year term for council members after mayor and clerk discuss editorial feedback and electors consent. Debate centers on continuity, budgeting for capital projects, and potential apathy versus stability with a biennial system.
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Wood
Acton
Les Duby
Acton Pree Press
guEber
Seston
Sweden
Hugh Lowe
Geadoe
Tony
Ontario
Willam Denny
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Acton, Onarrio
Stous Lookout
Macc Olls
Department of National Health and Welfare
Bopam
Halton County
Haltons
Wiulstand
Halton
Balt Gillkes
Cmiptowedd
Mien
Hades de Vistar
Cires
Bronte
Raiwan
Qutano Tank Regiment
Crates Service
New Democratic Party
Cifation
Scunharv
Toyal
Aton
Pat Ene Ore
McKay
Acton Parr
Vince Mount Ftard
C. W. Swackhamer
Jim Cas Burns
Meee Gay
Eluba
Chamber of
Keith Acres
Fergus
Clarence S. Baci
United States
Tis
Co Tororito
Bruce Kressler
Pho
Coumgk
Faust
Haaser Neeve Amd
Teeee
Teo Seabs Bepaciunay
Coum Haas
Wates
Hugo Lawe
Ofice
Jame
Ander
Han Reese
Pebanten Corp
Merbers
Petter
Chewee
Ceunilbar
Reese Harti
Hong
Hinton
Mr Weral
Han
Chtice
Neat
Sting
Maeve
Teadbergs
Telephoe
Carl Puttings
Wedlweday
Pinton
Councibor Worl
Mr. Hintoly
Meetige & Twomill
Iit
Warror
Forrest of Homel
Martha van Oosten
R.R
Ege
Rena Schut
Hillsburgh
Muriel McCutcheon
Sandre
AiEwan
Jane Cislak
Patrol Kay
Rockwood
Kathy Mother
Mill S
Jane Morder
Janet Torer
Azron
Nett
Karan Hamilton
Maureen Lazenby
Roseford Terrace
Mary Gris
Barbera Norton
Mass Acton
Ciff McKay
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