Golden Gate Farm Park draws big tourist crowds north of North Battleford
North Battleford promotes the Golden Gate Farm Wild Animal and Bird Park four miles north on No 4 Highway. It houses 200 animals of 38 species, including buffalo elk deer and peacocks, attracting nearly 10 000 visitors last summer and expected to reach 20 000 this year. Park founder Gerrit Nyholt plans expansion with local organization support.
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Golden Gate Farm
Gerrit Nyholt
Nyholt
Saskatchewan
Fort Battleford
Western Development
Light
Old Town
Battleford
Battlefords
Butch
Sumatra tiger arrives in Alberta amid public interest
A young Royal Sumatran tiger owned by the McNarys draws crowds at the Rainbow Autocourt in High River Alberta. The eight month old male weighs about 45 pounds and eats four pounds of chopped meat daily, with a Toronto Star and Calgary reporters noting the front page attention. Mitchell and Penny McNary care for the animal in a trailer while Mr. McNary works in Sumatra and plans for the tiger’s future await his return.
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Mitchell
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Sumatra
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Pandope
Standard Vacuum
Vancouver
Alberta
Lethbridge
Singapore
Tammy
Rainbow Cabins
Calgary
Toronto
Toronto Star
The
Times
Alta
Water safety courses offered through Red Cross branch
Water safety courses are available in all Canadian provinces through the Red Cross. Non-swimmers and those unable to help themselves in deep water should seek instruction when possible to learn lifesaving skills. Local Red Cross branches provide information on facilities in any area.
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Red Cross
Delicacy Eggs of Iguana Enjoyed by South Americans
Natives of South America eat iguana eggs and prize them as a great delicacy. The eggs are valued for their taste and novelty in regional cuisine.
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South America
New Subscribers Campaign Boosts Wetaskiwin Route Growth
In Wetaskiwin and Miller, ten carrier boys and helpers finished a two week new subscriber contest with 149 new readers added. The group now distributes 977 papers weekly, with eight prizes and a $5 grocery hamper awarded to a lucky new subscriber. Subscriptions exceed 500 overall as service expands.
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Wetaskiwin
Miller
the Times
Alta
Trellises and Flower Boxes For The Home Workshop
Pattern 314 provides complete directions for a variety of trellises and flower boxes. It includes actual-size cutting layouts and step by step guidance to add charm and beauty to homes and gardens.
Lawn and Garden Packet pattern sale notice
A pattern guide item offers five large patterns including curved and shaped parts for 40c each and the Lawn and Garden Packet No 38 priced at 1.75. Orders go to Home Workshop Patterns Department P.P.L. 4433 West Std Avenue Vancouver BC.
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Department P.P.L
West Std Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Dress pattern 7092 for children's sizes 2 to 10
Tissue pattern with embroidery transfer and directions in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. State size and send thirty five cents to Household Arts Department 60 Front Street W Toronto. Stamps cannot be accepted.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Irrigation in Saskatchewan Boosts Livestock and Fodder Output
In debate over the South Saskatchewan irrigation project Senator Reid argued against prioritizing the plan citing sales difficulties for wheat. The piece notes irrigation already expands fodder crops, boosts cattle and hog output, and stabilizes feed supplies amid drought fears, with Swift Current and other towns highlighted.
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Reid
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
South Saskatchewan
Swift Current
Maple Creek
Val Marie
Eastend
W. H. MacMillan
Welland
Prairie Pioneer Lodge opens for Swift Current seniors
A new era began last Saturday as Prairie Pioneer Lodge officially opened in Swift Current. The 1955 project was led by W. W. Smith with Mayor Jack McIntosh aiding, backed by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and a province grant. The facility aims to provide security and comfort for elderly residents and signals a trend toward greater social security for seniors.
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Prairie Pioneer Lodge
Jack McIntosh
W. W. Smith
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Leader-Post
Regina
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