Jasper Turns Winter Attraction Into Year Round Destination
Tourists flock to Jasper Alberta as ski trains from Edmonton and visitors from many nations arrive to enjoy Marmot Basin and Whistler Mountain. The Magnificent Rockies offer lasting beauty and year round appeal, drawing skiers and sightseers to Canada’s top tourist center.
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Jasper
Bummer
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Othe
Whistler Mountain
Marmot Basin
Aussia
Switzerland
Jaspers
Tribute to Jack Miner by John W Starks in Cairo Illinois
John W Starks pays homage to the late Jack Miner praising his work with the Jack Miner Foundation in addressing the Canada goose issue. He notes the foundation’s influence and speaks of Miner’s legacy and its impact on Canada geese management.
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John W. Starks
Jack Miner
Nature
Cairo
Illnois
Swift Current Build Permits Near Three Million Mark in 1957
Swift Current construction for 1957 neared 3 million dollars with 271 permits issued by the city engineer’s department. Total value reached 2,883,906 including repairs and alterations across commercial institutional and residential projects. Fifteen new commercial structures added 233,646 dollars and a government building valued at 396,577 dollars.
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Swift Current
John Yates
the Sun
Sask
Bread price rise hits Prince Albert bakeries
Two Prince Albert bakeries announced a one cent rise per loaf effective immediately. Mc Gavin Bakeries manager M. C. Currie cited higher labor costs and reduced hours after a new union contract. Canadian Bakeries also announced the increase.
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Prince Albert
M. C. Currie
McGavin Bakeries
When Winter Comes Carnival Teems With Holiday Cheer
The piece paints a festive scene with Carnivals Set Holiday Mood featuring Little Diane Lamontagne as mascot of the snow-shoers club, a warm handshake from Mr. Snowman, and sports thrills such as skiing dog sled rides and motorcycle races on frozen lakes. It notes old time suppers with French Canadian dishes and moonlight sleigh rides sing songs and fireworks that fill the evenings.
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Little Diane Lamontagne
Snow-Shoers Club
Mr. Snowman
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Ong
J. A. Ratelle
Ice Palace
National Pill Board of Canada
Photos By
Chris L
Laurentian Hills
Ste. Agathe Des Monts
Montreal
Andre Lapointe
Andree Monette
Linda Miller
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