Canadian Highway Tests Cut Paving To Ease Traffic
Engineers report partial cuts in asphalt to reduce cracking on a Trans Canada highway segment between East Brain Tree and Falcon Lake. Planing surfaces and adding a foam insulation under culverts aim to limit frost penetration, with results to be assessed after a full winter at South Colony creek near the North Perimeter highway.
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Canada
Basen Enanieers
East Braintree
Falcon Lake
Trans-Canada
South Colony Creek
North Perimeter Highway
Retail spending rises near a billion from 1962 to 1963
Retail spending in stores increased by about 0.9 billion dollars from 1962 to 1963. The 1959 base figure was 15.5 billion, rising to 18.5 billion in 1963.
Manitoba Strawberry Experiments Reach Far in Province
A large coordinated project led by provincial horticulturists studies soil management mulches weed control chemicals fertilizers and strawberry varieties at a 39 acre cooperative site north of Hadashville Manitoba School of agriculture bursaries open for June 30 eligibility for degree and diploma tracks with annual limits and service conditions for repayment or write‑off.
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Manitoba
Hadashville
Peter J. Peters
Peters
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture
Library Corner Highlights New Junior Additions
New junior titles include Dragon Summer Ruth M Arthur The Little White Hen Anita Hewitt The Boundary Riders Joan Phipson Aladdin retold Jean Lee Latham Ali Baba retold Jean Lee Bill Badger's Big Mistake Be The Ice Fair Jacynth Hope Simpson The Hartwarp Balloon John Pudney The Umbrella Man Rosemary Garland The Branch Line Dorothy Clowes Peter on the Road Ursula Moray Williams The Friendly Dolphins Patricia Lauber Swimmy Leo Lionni Also notes on daily library hours and rural lending fees.
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Ruth M. Arthur
Anita Hewitt
Joan Phipson
Jean Lee Latham
Bill Badger
A Be
Jacynth Hope- Simpson
John Pudney
Rosemary Garland
Dorothy Clowes
Ursula Moray Williams
Friendly Dolphins
Patricia Lauber
Leo Lionni
Agricultural Bursary Deadline Date Is June 30
Deadline for applications for the agricultural bursary is June 30. Eligible students must submit complete forms and supporting documents by the closing date at the finance office.
Two Floral Emblem Stamps To Be Issued For Canada In 1964
The Canada post office will issue two new postage stamps on June 30 depicting the floral emblems and armorial bearings of Ontario and Quebec. Postmaster General John R Nicholson says these stamps mark the first in a series showcasing provincial symbols. Additional issues are planned through 1965 and 1966 as part of a program ahead of Confederation centennial using multicolored designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Quebec
Canada Post Office
John R Nicholson
Nicholson
Post Office
Floral stamps mark Ontario and Quebec in new series
The postmaster general announces a floral stamp series starting with Ontario and Quebec. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia join later in 1965. Each design printed in three colors by offset lithography plus intaglio, designed and engraved by the Canadian Note Company Limited. 18 million of each stamp will be printed.
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Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Canadian Note Company Limited
Ottawa
Calgary officer marks 100th blood donation
Maj Neville Robinson, a Calgary police officer, reached his 100th donation at the Red Cross clinic. The article notes Maj Robinson is 39 and began donating at age 15 to the British Blood Transfusion Service.
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Calgary
Neville Robinson
Red Cross
Maj. Robinson
Forest technology training course at Northern Alberta Institute
Norman Willmore minister of lands and forests says a two year forest technology course will begin in September at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. The program aims to prepare students for forestry related roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Norman Willmore
Foresters Warn of Fire Tragedies in Canada
Officials cite that four fifths of Canadian fire tragedies arise from human carelessness. Advice stresses prudence for visitors to forests and lands to prevent blazes.
Welcome Party Honors Mr and Mrs B J Crucq
A no hostess house warming welcomed Mr and Mrs B J Crucq to their new town home. The Crucqs and their three children moved from the farm on June 1. Mrs J McKillop presented a furnishing item on behalf of the group during the social evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs J Crucq, Mr and Mrs J A McPhee, Mr and Mrs Jim McKillop, Mr and Mrs Dave McDonald, Mr and Mrs Victor Buchannon, Don Cronk, and Mrs Blanche Brown.
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New Town
B. J
J. A. Mc. Phee
Jim McKillop
Dave McDonald
Victor Buchannon
Don Cronk
Blanche Brown
Vigilance urged to protect forests from fires
Officials urge daily vigilance when entering forests to prevent fires and preserve forest beauty. Stakeholders stress careful behavior and reporting of smoke to safeguard ecosystems and nearby communities.
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Dauphin Recreational Committee
Civic Administration
R. W. Dicks
Co-Op Hail Insurance
Denis Laure
7Th Avenue N.E
Dauphin
Call Dauphin Consumers Co-operative Ltd
Co-Operative Hail Insurance Company Limited
Minnesota
Dunlap
Pasquia
Pas
Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Main Street
Don Messer
CHS
Saint John
N.B
Backwoods
Duke Neilsen
George Cromwell
Charlie Chamberlain
Ned Landry
Cromwell
CHSJ
the Willows
Main St. South
Toronto Maple Leaf
Andy Bathgate
CBC Radio
Bathgate
al Hamel
North America
Mrs
B. J. Crucq
Wen
McClary
Pole
Ruff
Westmore Building
Buchanan Avenue
R.S.R
Winnipeg
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