Alberta weighs glassphalt trial as costs rise
Alberta eyes testing glassphalt after Ontario experiments in crushing recycled glass into a gravel like base for shutdown surfacing. Costs are 2 to 3 times higher than normal asphalt, with potential savings from bottle depots cutting waste handling. minister notes questions on durability life and tire impact. BC highways minister says advisory committee will study the process.
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Alberta
Ontario
Taylor
Wesley Black
British Columbia
Canadian Roads and Transport Association
Hitch-hiker Stabbed and Robbed Near St Vital
A hitch-hiker was stabbed in the neck and robbed of about $250 while thumbing for a ride near the perimeter highway south of St Vital. He hobbled to a telephone to call police and two men are in custody as investigators seek further details.
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Winnipeg
St. Vital
Perimeter Highway
Marriage Figure in Canada in 1970
The 1970 marriage rate in Canada stood at 88 per 1000 population. This figure reflects demographic trends of the period and highlights the level of nuptial activity across the country.
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Canada
Camp at Sherwood Forest Camporee Details and Joys
Nine adults and many children from Sprue ail and special classes traveled by bus to Sherwood Forest two miles east of four. The school board granted bus use, with supervision by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis and others. Camp featured new and old cabins, meals with blessings, daily activities from talent shows to rodeos, a casino night, and a campfire. About 60 campers plus staff enjoyed swimming, games, and concerts despite cool rains, with pets, a nurse, and a teaching staff aiding daily life and discipline. The group expressed gratitude to sponsors and looks forward to next year.
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Sprue Ail
Sherwood Forest Mp
Geo. Lewis
Dorothy Makinson
Joe Nelson
Tommy Lowe
Geo. Anderson
Debbie Carruthers
Judy
Elsie
Camae
Mickey
Wedding of Sigrid Pech and Newton Burton in Calgary
Sigrid Pech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pech, wed Newton Ernest Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, at United Church Calgary on July 17 1971. The bride wore a white forties dress with lace sleeves and bow headpiece, escorted by her father. A reception for 30 followed, then a hospital visit to the mother of the groom’s health issues. The couple will reside at 1311A 15th St Calgry Alberta.
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United Church
Calgary
Alta
Sigrid
Robert Pech
Newton Ernest
George Burton
Bagot
Man
Marria
Margaret Irwin
Gordon Irwin
Newton
Garnet
Ernest
Lyn Grove
MacGregor
Newton Burton
15Th St
Alberta
Deadly Variety of Scorpions Present in United States
A historical report notes that about 20 varieties of scorpions inhabit the United States, detailing their distribution and potential danger. No further specifics on species or regions are provided in the fragment.
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United States
Dairymen Seek Higher Floor Prices for Dairy Products
Dairy Farmers of Canada press for higher floor prices to boost butter to 67 cents, skim milk powder to 28 cents, and cheddar cheese to 54 cents, arguing current levels hurt producer returns and fail to match production trends in 1971. They urged quick government action to counter stagnation and delayed implementation.
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Dairy Farmers of Canada
Rnment
H. A Olson
Canadian Dairy Commission
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Glassphall
Yow Weadauartee
Mary Maxim Woo
Ralph
Sherwood Forest
Della Theriault
Garth Anderson
Beausejour
Poston Pech Vass
Evangelical Mennonite Church
East End
Macgregor United Church
Harold Ritchie
Pentecostal Assemblies OF Canada
A. J. Hall
Bethel Church
Wiovng
AYE Guvatvo
Dick Fehr
Hill
Prairie
Zenith
Austin United Church
David Landers
Sidney United Church
the Anglican Church OF Canada
Tom Bailey
St. Paul's Church
Vherald
Avgts
Wea
Cheyenne
James Stewart — Henry
Brandon
Cprail
Cphotels
Cpair
Cpships
Cptransport
Cptelecommunications
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