Farmers demand lake boundary kept as dam plan debated
About 196 farmers urged that the Mosley River Dam project control the water without letting the lake spill beyond its historic boundary. They oppose lowering levels yet accept PFRA guidance, while council backs a resolution aligned with farmer goals and awaits PFRA survey results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deuphin
PFRA
Bob Malcolm, Jr
Mr. Malcolm
Malcolm
Joe Tischinski
Council
C. H. Atwood
Mines and Natural Resources
Winnipeg
Tischinski
Mr. Atwood
Ochre River
Ste. Rose
Dauphin
Conn Forbes
Carl Werbicki
Reeve Potoski
Appointed Manager of Calgary Branch
Preston H. Dilts departed Dauphin to take charge as manager of the Calgary branch of Western Grocers Limited. He joined the Dauphin operation in 1931 after serving in Winnipeg and Regina. Mrs. Dilts will join later. their sons Clifford and Allan remain connected to Winnipeg and Dauphin respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston H. Dilts
Calgary
Alta
Western Grocers Limited
Mr. Dilts
Dauphin
Grocery Wholesale Company
Dilts
Codville Company
Winnipeg
Cameron Heap Company
Regina
Clifford
Allan
Western Grocers
Mayor outlines plan for urban areas in Manitoba
Mayor W L Bullmore calls Brandon Selkirk Flin Flon St Boniface and Winnipeg to form a regional urban group. He says budgets are strained and a united voice could press the province for relief. Council backs the idea and a June meeting of urban representatives is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
W. L. Bullmore
Brandon
Selkirk
Flin Flom
St. Boniface
Winnipeg
Union of Manitoba Municipalities
General Tax Rate Increased Four Mills To Balance Town's Budget
Town council approved a 29 mill general tax levy for 1949 an increase of four mills from last year. The 27 mill municipal budget includes 23 general and 4 special levy funds to cover debenture payments parks board and library. Fire warden repairs hall and water works rise add about 5 mills. No external revenue this year income must come from taxes and town utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Board
The
1949 Budget Highlights Show Estimated Revenues Expenditures
Budget highlights compare estimated revenue and expenditures for 1949 with the year 1948 figures. It notes estimated totals, anticipated deficits or surpluses, and differences between planned and actual receipts and outlays from the prior year.
Dauphin businessman Wilfrid G White dies at 70
Wilfrid G White a Dauphin merchant and community leader died at Dauphin General hospital after a brief illness on March 13 at age 70 He had lived in Dauphin 30 years and was active in the school board Rotary club board of trade United church golf and other organizations He was survived by two sons and two sisters and was buried in Riverside cemetery after funeral services at the United Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
Wilfrid G. White
White
Dauphin General Hospital
Rotary Club
Oddfellows Lodge
Dauphin Board of Trade
Dauphin United Church
Wilfrid George White
Oakwood
Ont
Western Canada
Regina
Deloraine
Souris
Adelaine May Edmonson
H. C. Purdy
Rampton
J. Gardner
J. E. Wallwin
R. C. Robinson
Wilfrid Caldwell
E. H. Stephens
Jas. Veal
E. W. Hawkins
R. W. Dicks
E. A. Marcroft
Riverside Cemetery
Bullmore
Dauphin Builds Surge With Quonsett Huts And Blocks
Dauphin’s business district stages a building spree with Quonsett huts and concrete blocks. Bureyko Farm Equipment on Main Street South begins a $16 000 facility with show rooms and a parts shop, while Brandt's Service Garage renovates a 1 800 square yard area at about $15 000. C W Smith molds concrete blocks for local buildings, curing in a 120 degree steam oven to 1 400 psi, with red blocks already in production. Munro Motors updates offices and service areas at an estimated $5 000, completing a broader modernization across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureyko
Main Street South
Brandt
Dauphin
C. W. Smith
First Avenue N
First avenue N_E
Council Probes Cost Of Stop Signs At Crossings
The council reviews cost estimates for electrically controlled stop signs at Main and Gladys street railway crossings. Town solicitor McGirr notes board action could compel installation, while the police committee awaits a formal cost report and further council direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main and
Gladys Street
E. N. McGirr
K-C
Board of Transport Commissioners
Transport Board
McGirr
Foun
Yurkin
Local Film Showings Address Agriculture Topics In MCC
About 75 people attended a film showing sponsored by Wm. Cruise, a Mason-Harris agent, in the MCC industrial building. M. W. Christie of Winnipeg and Ernie Parker of Dauphin supervised the event. Films included 2 4 D Weed Control and Farm Electric showing practical uses, followed by short talks on the chemical weed control and stampede themed topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cruise
Massey-Harris
MCC
M. W. Christie
Winnipeg
Ernie Parker
Dauphin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mosley River Dam
Walter Werbicki
P.F.R.A
Lioyd Poast
Memoriam
the Store of Service
W. G. White
Nick
Munro Motors
First Avenue
N.E
J. Williams
Coats
Gabardine
Tell
John Gardner & Son Men's Wear & Tailoring
British Columbia
Newton's Dee
Sunkist
Texas
Heinz
Jemima
Dyson’ Dills
Dear Sr
Nday S
Ento
Manco and
Maple Leaf
United Stores Limited
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