Estevan convention sparks wide power plant plans
A Estevan chamber led push for a lignite coal powered electric system to transmit 9 000 kilowatts over 180 miles to Regina Moose Jaw Weyburn and Estevan. The project would require heavy investment, public support, and strong data on load and line costs, with delegates urged to gather essential facts and secure financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Patevan
Saskatchewan
Longe
Oma
Hapkatchewan
Thit
Regina
Moose Jaw
Weyburn
tYhey
Thie
Ourovince
Estevan
Calgary
Kananaska Falls
Stepep
Coal quality drives Regina power plan, engineer warns
Sept 50th 1078 report to the Chamber of Commerce outlines lignite drawbacks for steam plants and argues for switching from steam to newer thermal systems to improve efficiency. The engineer notes lignite moisture and volatile content reduce heat, urging use of higher grade coal to meet load and efficiency targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ketevan
Bask
Regina
Moose Jaw
Maat Tome
Food Shortage Threat Weighs on Allied Europe
Fragmentary text discusses European food scarcity and its dangers amid war, warning of calamity for civilization if Allied forces and civilians fail to address shortages. The note reflects concern over supply preservation and sustenance in wartime Europe.
Bereavements and War News Update From Willow Bunch Area
A family in Regina district endures losses with the death of Merc Kerr and another daughter. Albert Houneau of Willow Bunch dies from battle wounds. Hoarding flour case in Regina. seven smallpox cases in city, vaccination gaps noted. Clergy salaries set by Methodist Conference. Canada needs more settlers. government plans immigration credit. No strikes or unions for wartime enforcement. police labor prohibitions. Ten thousand French civilians freed by Allied advances. a town greets liberators with tears.
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Kerr
Kerre Way
Regina
Kore
Albert Houneau
Trefle Heoteau
Willow Bunch
Honneau
Broad Street
Glasgow
Bonneau
Thy
Albert Bonneau
Vancouver
J. A. Calder
Western
Canada
Ottawa
Dominion
Royal North West Mounted Police
Dominion Police
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Easil
Tims
Ferty
Germany
Jose Anduly
Empire Resource Development Committee
Cooperative Elevator Company
G. Dethridge
W. A. Wilson
Searth St
Hamilton St
Gerhard Heintsman
Gerhard Heinteman
BIG
Eleventh Ave
Reginatchewan
Edison
Seibel
Canada Food Board
Methodist General Conference
Hamilton
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