Archives See Record 116 Percent Growth in Visits at Manitoba Centre
An 116 percent rise in archives visitors is noted at the Manitoba center with about 1,300 guests including university scholars and students. The collection spans Red River church registers, Grey Nuns chronicles, railways and grain trade correspondence, Hudson’s Bay Co deeds, and school records from districts affected by unit mergers. Researchers from Montana State, Dalhousie, Yale, Brandon College, Toronto, and Manitoba universities study Manitoba history and Red River settlement. Freelance writers also use material for stories on MacGregor, Austin, Assiniboia, Killarney, and St James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Stewart Mclean
Q.ne
The
Archives
Community Welfare Planning Council of
Greater
Winnipeg
Isaac Pitblado
George Marcus Cary
J.P
Red River
Leadigh
Lord Selte
Hudson's Bay Company
Plonser Logan
Little Grand Rapids
M. G. Burlingame
Montana State College
Manitoba-Montana
Peter B. Waite
Dalhousie University
Robin Winks
Yale University
Canada
John St. Tyman
Brandon College
Glen Frankfurter
University of Toronto
John S. Ewart
Canadian Constitutional Authority
Claude de Forest
University of Manitoba
Tomorrow Procrastination Verse Reflects Unfinished Life
A verse about a man who always planned to act tomorrow and never did, leaving a mountain of intentions unfinished. The poem laments wasted time and missed opportunities as the author notes the man died unfulfilled, with good deeds and letters left unwritten.
France sees divorce as luxury amid rising rate
The article notes French authorities view divorce as a luxury in a nation of romantics. They cite a rising divorce rate around 11 percent and argue that higher living standards enable more people to indulge in divorce while aiming to reduce its precarious impact on society.
West of Yesterday by George Shepherd review
West of Yesterday recounts pioneer life in southern Saskatchewan and nearby Alberta through a English settler family. The narrative traces hardships from Kent to soddy cabins, ox-team journeys, and schoolteacher tolls, highlighting resilience during the dusty thirties and community dances and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West of Iday
George ‘Shepherd
Western Development Museum
Saskatoon
McClelland and Stewart
Toronto
Cana
Canadian West
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Kent County
Cypress Hills
Manitoba
Canadian Wheat Drought Refers to Hope and Heritage
The article reflects on agricultural hardship during a drought with memories of better times. It contrasts the loss of soil and livelihoods with enduring human spirit, noting Canada’s pioneer past and reflections on national identity and potential future anthems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Public Utilities Board Public Meeting Notice 1965
The Public Utilities Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday August 18 1965 at 11 00 in the Council Chamber North Rural Municipality MacGregor Manitoba to hear comments on bylaws 148 and 90 and franchise matters and proposed rates for approvals under those bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Board
Council Chamber
North
MacGregor
Manitoba
Munich North Norfolk
R.M
North Norfolk
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd
Macsiegor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hartwell Bowsfield
Grey Nuns
Macgregor Herald
Saccregor
United States
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Ontario
Britain
Horch
Sea
England
Luftflot
Rittany
Newey
France
Norway
Denmark
Brittany
Macgrec
Herald
Sayed
Bia
By Kon Schuoll
Macgregor United Church
Beaver
Bagot
Austin United Church
Austin
Sidney
Edvans
Christ Church
Apie Yy
Calvary Tabernacle Sidney
Sveey
Roget
St, Pauls, MacGregor
Sur
Rae
Seoul
Ae 'Arin Case
Ce Ene Hinze
Trimble-Rains Funeral Chapel
MecKillop's Ltd
Portage LA Prairie, Manitoba
McLaren
Rupert
Portage la Prairie
National Employment Service
First Street
S.w
Natural Gas
General Service
Tarenter
Azbegiom
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