Canadian contest invites 8 to 12 year olds to show What is a Handicapped Person
The Canadian Organizing Committee for 1981 the International Year of Disabled Persons launches a national poster and essay contest for students aged 8 to 12. Provinces coordinate judging and entries with a November 1 deadline and a $100 Canada Savings Bond prize. Helpers may assist disabled children who cannot draw or write, with a special prize for the helper if their team wins.
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Canadian Organizating Committee
Ottawa
COC
Canada
Ministry of Education
Premier's Conference urges new First Ministers meeting
Report by Bill Bennett on Canada's Premiers urging Prime Minister Trudeau to convene an eleven First Ministers meeting to tackle double digit inflation, high interest rates, and an economic crisis. Premiers outline a national recovery plan focusing on energy pricing, commodity exports, investment, Canadian ownership, deficit reduction, and provincial cooperation. They seek to renew confidence and accelerate megaprojects and regional development.
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Trudeau
Canada
Zone plate antenna promises cheap satellite reception
A new zone plate antenna for satellite TV, built from four plywood sheets with holes and slots, was unveiled August 27 by Science Minister Pat McGeer. Deputy minister Bob Stewart and engineer John Hartley led its development with ministry staff. The design aims to cut costs, enabling home construction over a weekend, and signals promising broader access to scrambled satellite programs.
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Universities, Science and Communications Ministry
Pat McGeer
Bob Stewart
John Hartley
Ministry
McGeer
Stewart
Tourist Report Notes Slower Week For International Visitors
Tour summary shows visitors from Germany South Africa Switzerland and various U S states plus Canada. Inventory up with Manitoba maps Jasper Marmot Basin and B C brochures. Bennett Dam tours run 8 am to 4 pm daily last start at 4 pm one hour tours open till 5 pm museum area open daytime. Booth open until September 25 for information.
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Manitoba
Jasper
Marmot Basin
B.C
Bennett Dam
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Northern Lights College
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