Storm Devastates Crops and Buildings Across 70 Miles
A severe Thursday storm from the west struck near Loreburn and moved east past Last Mountain Lake, destroying 50 percent of crops with 65 percent of total acres damaged. Framede structures, granaries and homes were hurled or displaced, while eleven children and a teacher escaped by taking shelter in Bontecoure School. A house belonging to Mrs H Bellingham also blew from its foundation, though occupants survived.
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Thureday Shernoon
Saskatchewan River
Loreburn
Davidean
Last Mountain Lake
Imperial
Lee
Davidson
Praire
Childrer
W Traynor
Bontecoure
Kolt Wright
Mr. Wright
Canadian Patriotic Meeting Marks War Anniversary
A Friday meeting at Spme Patlic to solemnly observe the second anniversary of the Great War. Sir Robert Horden and Hon Walter Scott coordinate Canadian displays with attendance urged across the Empire. Speakers include WoL Ramey and Ken T Bray with songs and the national anthem.
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Spme
Empire
Canada
Robert Horden
Walter Scott
Thie
Wol
Willmer Council Passes Road Bills and Weed Issues
Willmer Council held a brief session with focus on road bills for Div. 4 251 Div. 5 128 and Div. 6 68 freight culverts 19165 and weed complaints on neighboring lands. Weed inspector Hutcheon cited labor shortages for weed destruction while several weed patches were noted. A tax sale was set for September 6 in the eminin chamber, and the Reeve was authorized to bid in lands if needed. Arthur Jas Robertson will supervise during absence. secretary’s fee program granted.
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Willer Council
Johnston
Hutcheon
Constable
Davideon
Coun
W. Gieselman
Sheence
Arthur Jas. Robertson
Arm River
J. Gieselman
Reeve Gtoek
Former Citizen Writes From France
A 1916 letter from France details life in a general hospital near the front. The writer explains daily routines for wounded soldiers, hospital setup, and local surroundings as the war’s reaches extend through northern France.
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France
Municipal council Meets After Monday Night Session
The toe council held a regular meeting in the owner chamber on Monday. W F Cameron announced termination of his tenancy in the town hall offices. The council planned erection of hitching posts behind Monarch Lumber Co yards. Coon McDonald was directed to proceed with cleaning up the ground. Electrical Superintendent Mitchell discussed water supply and power HVAC.
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Toe Council
W. F Cameron
Monarch Lumber Co
Coon McDonald
Manunce
Mitchell
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Morrie Biehip
Jeffery Dean
Walter Gibbon
Florence Sayles
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Willie Cawsey
Bellingham
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