Vegetation survey near MacKenzie River Arctic coast
A Department of Agriculture study assesses reindeer range near the MacKenzie River mouth, noting overgrazing and a high biting fly population. The survey, by W J Cody and colleagues, recommends avoiding a hot area for summer grazing and outlines proposed summer and winter range plans. Burned black spruce area shows extensive damage with recovery starting in shrubs and mosses.
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MacKenzie River
Arctic
Department of Agriculture
Arte
Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources
W. J. Cody
Ferguson
Triple I Ski Meet Opens With Eight College Teams
Ski teams from eight colleges in the northwest have arrived in the city for the eleventh annual Triple I Ski Meet. The University of British Columbia hosts the event in cooperation with Red Mountain Ski Club, running from tomorrow morning through Sunday.
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Northwest
University of British Columbia
Red Mountain Ski_ club
Miner
Rossland
B.C
Jack Miner’s Philosophy on Nature and Man’s Role
The article summarizes Jack Miner’s view that God linked man with nature, urging humans to control and use wildlife, destroy weeds, and balance ecosystems. It notes his stance against prosecuting trappers for food, and his belief that hunting sustains game by timely harvest, with wolves balancing deer in some regions.
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Miners Philosophy Co
Jack Miner
Morocco Decree Requires Husbands Treat Wives Alike
Reuters from Moroco reports King Mohammed VI signs a decree mandating equal treatment of all wives within polygamous marriages. The law aligns civil law with Prophet teaching allowing up to four wives but fairness to each wife becomes law. Observers doubt full success amid rising inflation and gender shifts in the region.
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Reuters
Morocco
Mohammed VI
Mohammed
Canada
Fatima
Abdul
Zaza
Ayesha
Kaisha
Katisha
Mohammed V
The Horse Latitudes Description in Atmospheric Zones
The horse latitudes are zones of high atmospheric pressure with calms and variable breezes that border the polar edges of the trade winds area.
CNR orders 251 diesel locomotives from Canadian builders
Canadian National Railways places orders for 251 diesel electric locomotives to be built by Canadian firms. Total cost about 20.3 million dollars with delivery in 1958.GM Diesel Ltd to supply 81 road switchers and 26 high horsepower units. Montreal Locomotive Works to build seven two unit passenger locomotives, 45 road switchers, and 11 yard switchers.
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Canadian National Railways
Te Bways
General Motors Diesel Ltd
London
Montreal Locomotive ‘Works Ltd
Montreal
Printed Pattern 4560 for Misses' Sizes 12 to 18
Anne Adams Pattern Dept offers Printed Pattern 4560 for Misses' sizes 12 14 18 40 16 and 54 inch fabric. Directions printed on each pattern part include faille wool jersey winter cotton options. Send 40 cents in coins to the Toronto address.
Printed Pattern 4664 Misses' Silhouette Top and Skirt
Ad copy promotes a pattern featuring a slim princess silhouette with a high neck top. Includes Misses' sizes 10 through 20 and yardage for size 16. Order by mailing fifty cents and writing size name address and style number to Department P.P.L.
Page a Pied Piper
A discussion on rats as disease carriers and Canada’s quarantine efforts. It notes ships are inspected, deratized, and certified for six months. 1955 56 inspections found 19 with rats, 342 clean, 162 extensions. It advocates rat-proofing and warfarin use to protect public health.
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Canada
Lana
St. Lawrence
What does it cost to employ each person in business
An investigation finds the average investment per employee by a producer is 16000 dollars. Many firms start small with two or three workers and expand, investing more capital as payroll grows. Profit should fund salaries, equipment replacement, and new gear, keeping a reserve for future development.
Renfrew in 1958 Hopes and Civic Plans Discussed
The Renfrew Advance looks ahead to 1958 noting a possible spring election in Canada and a need for growth. Renfrew plans include a new hospital addition sewage disposal unit and centennial celebrations next summer with renewed attention to industry and civic taxes.
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Renfrew
SCTE
A Atry
Canada
Ottawa
Nis
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Imnes, Wetaskiwin, Alta
Passers
Wetasai Wire i & Carnival
Lacoursiere
The
Times
Stan Reynold
Chamber of Commerce
Wetaskiwin
CNR
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
Front Street
Toronto
Anne Adams
Department P.P.L
Pied Piper
the Herald
Unity
Saskatchewan
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