Growth of Motor Travel Boosts Interest in National Parks
The 1626 summer season set new records for visitors to Canadian national parks as car travel rises. Banff, Yoho, Jasper and Waterton Lakes attract growing motor-tourist traffic via Kananaskis and Radium gateways. Over 24 000 cars entered two parks, a gain of 6 780 from 1930, with Waterton Lake's travel exceeding prior years and Jasper recording nearly 7 000 hotel registrations.
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Bon and Kootenay National Parks
Kananaskis Gateway
Banff Park
Radium Hot Springs
Kootenay Park
Rockies
Kananaskia Gateway
Radium Hot Springs Gateway
Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Uiis
Lake Louise
Field
Broug
Yoho National Park
Golden
Jasper National Park
Wainwright
Asia
Canada
United States
Buffalo Park
Alberta Fur Production Reaches Over Two Million Dollars
Alberta fur production for the 1925 1926 year totals 2 122 780 dollars a gain over 2 080 174 the previous year. Leaver trapping will be permitted north of the 15th parallel under an order in council. The closed season will be four months January 1 to April 30 in that upper province area.
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Alberta
Aerial Survey Planned in Northern Saskatchewan
An aerial survey of Northern Saskatchewan will precede a three year mapping program by government geologists. Special seaplanes will be used and gas line and supply stations set up along the routes to aid mineral development.
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Saskatchewan
Governmont
Agriculture on the Upgrade in Saskatchewan
Agricultural progress in Saskatchewan accelerates as land sales stay brisk with half of purchases for raw farms. Implement dealers anticipate a strong 1827 with many orders for spring delivery surpassing total 1926 sales.
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Saskatchewan
Fish landings rise along Northern Ireland coasts in September
In September 3,405,800 pounds of fish valued at $110,090 were landed along the northern Ireland coasts. A separate line unrelated to the report mentions a small boy with a watch and the idea of a boy having the time of his life.
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Northern Ireland
Alberta Oil Fields Three Big Wells Go Producing
Three large wells in Turner Valley near Calgary reach producing status. Koralite No 4 yields 300 bbl of asphalt and 21 million cu ft of gas daily. Vulcan pumps 135-140 bbl of naphtha and 6-10 million cu ft of gas. Alberta Lilne estmates 100 bbl of gasoline with 5k cu ft of gas. Illinois Alberta installs a Smith separator and pipes gasoline to Imperial plant in the field. Other wells near expected sands.
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Turner Valley
Calgary
Vulcan
Alberta
Ilinois-Alberta
Imperial
Saskatchewan Rural Tax Revenue Improves Strongly
Saskatchewan's financial status is healthier, with rural municipalities reporting a 5.5 percent rise in tax collections over the prior year. Nearly two thirds of collectible taxes are realized in cash, the highest cash collection rate in 14 years. urban areas also show quicker tax receipts.
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Saskatchewan
Fashion patterns for two piece frock and skirt set
The article describes a two piece flannel frock with clip-on blouse No 1044 and a skirt No 1033, detailing sizes from 34 to 44 bust, fabric yardage, and price. It notes inverted plaits, pockets, and plaited frilling with a fashion book offering advance home dressmaker styles for 19 cents.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union
Pattern order instructions reference the Winnipeg Union at 175 McDermot Ave. The text mentions pattern numbers and a slogan about men fearing decline if they do not improve, presenting a fragmentary ad-like item from a Winnipeg newspaper page.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Model School Opened at Wembley Hill Under Progressive Design
Wembley Hill Council School near Wembley is formally opened by Sir Percy Jackson. Miss A J Hayes directs the mixed school with a modern, child centred atmosphere emphasizing health, design, and happiness. The system uses houses, spray baths with parent consent, and aims to maximize learning over harsh discipline.
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Wembley Hil Council School
Highread
Wembley
Percy Jackson
West Riding of Yorkshire Education Committee
Wembley Hill
A. J. Hayes
A. C. Evans
Wealthy British Columbia industries to exceed a quarter billion dollars
British Columbia basic industries will produce output this year valued well above 250 million dollars with lumbering at 80 million, mining 70 million, agriculture 70 million, fisheries 24 million, and pulp and paper 18 million. Ten year gains show lumber up 160 percent, manufacturing 214 percent, lumber exports up 900 percent, and farming 75 percent.
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British Columbia
Canada
Pacific Coast
Reindeer Industry Boosted by Mackenzie Basin venture
The Morning Sun reports the Dominion Reindeer Co Limited, capitalized at 500000 dollars with headquarters in Vancouver, started the extensive rein deer industry on the Mackenzie River basin plains.
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Mackenzie River Basin
Dominion Reindeer Co., Limited
Vancouver
Morning Sun
Traffic deaths and injuries in London last year
In the first four months of the previous year 179 people died and 6,613 were injured in London traffic accidents, highlighting the season’s severe road danger.
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London
Saskatchewan Poultry Pool Final Payments Announced
The Saskatchewan Poultry Pool reported final payments from the Christmas pool with 26 carloads of dressed birds yielding 142863.18 to producers. Cheques will be issued immediately and mailed on a tiered basis across Turkeys Chickens Fowl Ducks Geese with specials and No 1 No 2 grades. Ralph Drighty credited flat rate quality payments and education by the provincial agriculture department for higher returns and provincial industry growth.
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Christmas Poultry Pool
Saskatchewan Poultry Pool
Ralph Drighty
Brightly
Department of Agriculture
Mr. Brightly
Edmonton Plant To Produce Straw Paper And Cardboard
Edmonton will start with wrapping papers and cardboard from straw and other coarse papers. The Alberta Government backed experiments led by Dr. Peache Wiig, previously with the Dominion Government straw plant at McGill University Grounds, Montreal, aided this initiative. Plans call for other western plants as the business grows.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Peache Wiig
Dominion
McGill University Grounds
Montreal
Prairie Provinces Wheat and Grain Crop Totals Report
The final estimate from the Northwest Grain Dealers Association puts the three Prairie provinces wheat crop at 371,316,000 bushels. Oats total 310,500,000 bushels, barley 61,994,000, rye 8,794,000, and flax 5,648,000.
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Northwest Grain Dealers’ Association
Prairie Provinces
Inventor vows ten-year fix for failed parachute test
Friend questions self-test risks while inventor pledges ongoing improvements until the parachute works. The exchange frames long-term dedication to perfecting the device despite initial doubts.
Prince George Visits Canadian Pacific School Car
Prince George accompanying the Royal entourage on the Canadian Pacific journey to Saint John makes a special stop at Devon Ontario to inspect the mobile school car and its lesson for wilderness children. The royal visit marks a significant moment for the students abroad and reflects the prince’s interest in education and welfare across the empire.
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Prince George
Prince of Wales
Empire
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Saint John
England
Royal Household
Devon
Ontario
His Royal
Lemmings and Arctic Trade Plans Dominate New York Scene
Noted explorer Carveth Wells discusses the Lemmings of Norway and their odd migrations while Capt. Robert Bartlett forecasts a northern grain route to Europe via Hudson Strait and a possible Arctic dirigible service linking Britain, Canada, and the United States. Bartlett highlights Regina as a potential Arctic landing site and stresses political obstacles in Ontario and Quebec to Hudson Bay navigation.
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Norway
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New York
Museum of Natural History
Carveth Wells
America
Mr. Wells
Sea
Dr. Grenfell
Labrador
Atlantis
Hudson Bay
Hudson Strait
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Robert Bartlett
Chicago
Bartlett
Peary
North Pole
Canada
Prairie Provinces
United States
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Hudson Straits
Ontario
Quebec
Orient
Arctic
Regina
Britain
Pacific
Tartlett
Bering Straits
English Replaces French as Official Foreign Language in Soviet Union
Confirms English has become the dominant foreign language across the Soviet government and education system. English appears in high offices from ministers to clerks, in universities as required study, and in government departments as a hiring prerequisite. English also surpasses German in popular use among the masses.
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George Tehitcherin
Marquis of Anglesey Invests in Turner Valley Oil Venture
The Marquis of Anglesey, Charles Henry Alexander Paget, joins a growing list of titled Englishmen investing in Alberta. He has taken an interest in oil exploration in Turner Valley near Calgary, signaling further development activity in the region.
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Alberta
Marquis of Anglesey
Charles Henry Alexander Paget
Turner Valley
Calgary
Figures Make the Man Knowledge Verses Margins
A reflective column argues that true influence rests on numerical understanding, not mere standing or wealth. It asserts that grasp of figures enables sound judgment in public affairs and personal advancement.
Will Soon Rival Radio Television Demonstration in London
The text reports J L Baird's infrared based television demonstration at the Royal Institution in London. It notes motion visible in darkness from subject to observers in another dark room, though facial features remain unclear. It predicts television will rival radio and a set in every home for sports and plays via central broadcasting.
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J. L. Baird
London
Royal Institution
Baird
The Size of Canada Big Yet Fair for Youth
Canada is large enough to offer every young person opportunities comparable to any country if governance avoids serious mistakes. The statement emphasizes broad potential tied to sound government and policy.
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Canada
Alberta Fox Exports Begin to Fuel New York Breeding Pens
Alberta farms start shipping silver foxes to New York State to establish breeding pens. The province has seen a rapid expansion of the fox industry over the last five years. Calgary's Dr. O H Patrick pioneers Karakule sheep with a flock of several thousand.
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Alberta
New York State
O. H. Patrick
Calgary
Berean Band Learners Sharpen Bible Memory in Acton Origin
About 40,000 members form the Berean Band of Bible Learners a 21 year old movement started in Acton London. They undertake the self imposed task of learning the Bible by heart as a core objective.
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Berean Band of
Acton
London
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Saskatchewan Aerial Service
Pe Necam
Prince
C.P.R
Europe
American Museum
Soviets
the Marquis of
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Radio
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