Roads to be built through Saskatchewan Indian reserves
Fifty eight miles of grid roads will be built through Indian reservations in Saskatchewan. Hon L F McIntosh announced after negotiations with the Department of Indian Affairs the federal government will cover 30 percent of construction costs with the remaining 70 percent by Saskatchewan. Rural municipalities will maintain the roads, which traverse Municipalities 154, 156, 158, 187, 248, 439, 493, 460, 459, 398 as part of the Main Market Grid system.
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Saskatchewan
L. F. McIntosh
Department of Indian Affairs
Government of Saskatchewan
McIntosh
Loewen presses for Whitehorse city bus route
Frank Loewen appeared before the City Council seeking consent in principle for a city bus franchise. Council refused to decide without a detailed plan and schedules, noting a need for school transport for East Whitehorse children. The next step rests with Loewen to submit full details.
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Frank Loewen
James L. King
Loewen
East Whitehorse
King
Council
the Star
Whitehorse
Yukon
Sub-committee named to study water cost in Pem bina Triangle
The Manitoba government forms a four minister sub-committee to study the proposed water grid for towns in the Pem bina Triangle. The Red River Valley Echo notes the Oct 30 1957 Altona Manitoba publication.
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Manitoba
Pembina Triangle
Red River Valley
Altona
Man
Water Cannot Be Heated Above Boiling Point
The text states that boiling water cannot be made hotter by increasing gas or temperature. It asserts water cannot exceed its boiling point under standard conditions.
Saskatchewan public grazing lands reach record long term leases
The Lands Branch reports a 1957 peak of public grazing land leased to farmers and ranchers. About 9 1/2 million acres in long term leases fund 41 million acres in 900 mixed farms, with 17 community pastures and 11 million acres transferred to PFRA. Cooperatives and rural municipalities manage additional pasture programs.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
PFRA
Thomson
Royal Commission On Agriculture and Rural Life
Land Utilization Board
Mortlach
RM of
Wheatlands
Lake Four
Big River
Bertwell
Elwood
Hudson Bay
Chagoness
Tisdale
Dowlands
Nipawin
Carrot River
Clemenceau
Prices maintained in price maintenance debate
The article discusses price maintenance laws and enforcement. It notes that the prohibition on manufacturers keeping resale prices may be unenforceable and questions whether the act should be repealed or reviewed. It cites past parliamentary action and political commentary on costs of living and enforcement priorities.
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St. Laurent
Fulton
Weeds along roadsides spark call for quick cleanup
A Manitou Saskatchewan note reports two to three foot high weeds and sweet clover lining numerous district roads. The observation, made during a Nokonous trip before a storm, urges municipal action or farmer efforts to harvest these roadside crops for winter travel safety.
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Nokonus
Manitou
Watrous
Sask
Printed Pattern 4727 Girls' Jumper Pattern Ad
Printed Pattern 4727 offers girls sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with a size 10 jumper needing 2 yards of 35 inch fabric. Directions are printed on each part and the pattern promises easier, accurate sewing. Send 50 cents in coins with name address and style number to request.
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Regier
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